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CFMOTO Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 18-233 · September 26, 2018 · CFMOTO

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a CFMOTO dealer to schedule a free repair. CFMOTO is contacting all registered owners directly.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
18-233 (CPSC)
Recall date
September 26, 2018
Brand
CFMOTO
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
CFORCE all-terrain off-highway vehicles (ATVs)
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burnCrashes and loss of control
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 5,300
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
September 26, 2018

What was recalled

This recall involves 2016-2018 CFORCE 400, 2017-2018 CFORCE 500S and 2017-2018 CFORCE 500HO ATVs with 400cc to 500cc, 4-cycle engines. The "CFMOTO" logo is located on the front and rear grille, and a "CFORCE" decal is on each side of the fuel tank. CFMOTO CFORCE vehicles were sold in orange, blue, red and gray. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located under the seat on the top of the right side, top frame rail.

Is my product affected?

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

  • CFORCE all-terrain off-highway vehicles (ATVs) · About 5,300 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: CFMOTO dealers nationwide from November 2015 through July 2018 for between $4,200 and $6,000.; Zhejiang CFMOTO Power Co. Ltd., of China; CFMOTO Powersports Inc., of Plymouth, Minn..

Consumer contact

CFMOTO toll-free at 888-823-6686 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at info@cfmotousa.com or online at www.cfmotousa.com and click on Customer Care and then Vehicle Safety for more information.

Recall history and context

CFMOTO appears in 7 CPSC recalls on record. See all CFMOTO 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?

CFORCE all-terrain off-highway vehicles (ATVs) (About 5,300 units). This recall involves 2016-2018 CFORCE 400, 2017-2018 CFORCE 500S and 2017-2018 CFORCE 500HO ATVs with 400cc to 500cc, 4-cycle engines.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a CFMOTO dealer to schedule a free repair. CFMOTO is contacting all registered owners directly.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on September 26, 2018. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.