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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: full refund · About 500 units
Recall No. 17-712 Published November 15, 2016

ATV and UTV clutches

The clutch can break during operation of the vehicle and cause fragmentation and forcefully eject parts, posing laceration or impact injury hazards to the operator. Manufactured by Gates Canada Inc. and sold at 3P Off Road of Tomball, Texas; Carolina Custom ATV of Apex, N. C.; Sawgie Bottom Outdoor Powersports of Leesville, La.; and Tuner Solutions of Deville, La., from March 2016 – September 2016 for $900 to $1,000.

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G-Force CVT clutch
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G-Force CVT clutch

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Affected model numbers
UPC codes
770075699415 770075701316

Why it was recalled

The clutch can break during operation of the vehicle and cause fragmentation and forcefully eject parts, posing laceration or impact injury hazards to the operator.

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Incident reports to the firm
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Injuries reported
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SaferProducts.gov reports

The firm has received three reports of the clutch breaking during operation of an ATV, including one report of a laceration to the rider.

The official remedy

Remedy type: refund
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What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using vehicles with the recalled clutches and contact Gates for instructions on receiving a full refund plus an additional $300 to cover disassembly and reinstallation costs upon return of the recalled clutches to Gates. In addition, Gates will also ship a G-Force Belt at no cost to consumers who return the recalled clutches to Gates. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerGates Canada Inc., of Canada
UnitsAbout 500
Made inCanada
Sold at3P Off Road of Tomball, Texas; Carolina Custom ATV of Apex, N. C.; Sawgie Bottom Outdoor Powersports of Leesville, La.; and Tuner Solutions of Deville, La.,
Sales periodMarch 2016 – September 2016
Price$900 to $1,000

How to reach the firm

Phone
800-766-9504
7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. MT Monday through Friday
Email
Recall page
www.gates.com

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