Cfmoto Cforce 400: Engine

Affects Cfmoto Cforce 400 · 2016–2020 — about 1K vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain ATVs, heat from the exhaust pipe can cause the body panels to overheat. As a result, the plastic panels near the operator's thigh could melt. Safety Risk: Heat from the exhaust pipe and melted body panels could increase the risk of a burn injury. Corrective Action: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your ATV to a dealer to have a heatshield installed between the exhaust pipe and the plastic body panels.

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