Polaris · Canada · High
Polaris Hawkeye 2X4, Hawkeye 4X4: Suspension
Affects Polaris Hawkeye 2X4, Hawkeye 4X4 · 2006 — about 503 vehicles.
The hazard
Certain ATVs were manufactured with an insufficient amount of material thickness in the area where the lower a-arm and ball-joint are attached to the front bearing carrier/spindle assembly. Failure of this component may lead to a loss of steering control resulting in a crash with serious personal injury to the operator. Correction: Dealers will replace the front bearing carrier assemblies.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational