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CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs

Recall 03-517 · January 17, 2003 · Polaris

What to doConsumers should contact their Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment. The dealer will apply the correct torque to the front brake caliper retaining bolts.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
03-517 (CPSC)
Recall date
January 17, 2003
Brand
Polaris
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Polaris 2003 "Predator" ATVs
Hazard
Falls and tip-overs, Crashes and loss of control hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-oversCrashes and loss of control
Units
About 2,400
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
July 7, 2025

What was recalled

Only Polaris model year 2003 Predator ATVs with model numbers A00GJ50AA and A00GJ50AB are part of this recall. The model number can be found on the lower left frame tube ahead of the engine. The ATVs have a red seat with gray and black chassis. "Predator" is prominently displayed on the right and left side of the front cab covering the fuel tank.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Polaris 2003 "Predator" ATVs · About 2,400 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled 2003 Polaris "Predator" ATV
Recalled 2003 Polaris "Predator" ATV

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from November through December 2002, for between $6,000 and $6,300.; Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn..

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. on weekends, or log on to the company's website at www.polarisindustries.com. Polaris has notified consumers directly about this recall.

Recall history and context

Polaris appears in 124 CPSC recalls on record. See all Polaris recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Polaris 2003 "Predator" ATVs (About 2,400 units). Only Polaris model year 2003 Predator ATVs with model numbers A00GJ50AA and A00GJ50AB are part of this recall.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Falls and tip-overs, Crashes and loss of control hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should contact their Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment. The dealer will apply the correct torque to the front brake caliper retaining bolts.

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