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Recall Alert
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Ofce of Information and Public Affairs September 22, 2004 Alert #04-584 Washington, DC 20207

CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., and Deere & Company Announce Recall of ATVs
The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Some Bombardier 2003 Traxter MAX; 2004 Traxter, Traxter MAX, Quest and Quest MAX; 2005 Traxter 5SP, 5SP MAX, CVT and CVT MAX vehicles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). Some John Deere Buck, Buck EX, Buck EXT, Trail Buck, Trail Buck EX and Trail Buck EXT, and Buck 500 Auto ATVs. Units: About 23,000 Manufacturer/Importer: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. of Valcourt, Quebec, Canada. John Deere branded units were distributed by Deere & Company of Moline, Illinois. Hazard: Front brake hose can be pulled out of its retaining brackets on either side of the ATV by foreign objects. This can cause the brake hose to wear by rubbing on the inner wheel or shock absorber spring seat, ultimately causing a brake fluid leak resulting in a complete loss of front braking capacity. This can lead to an increase in the braking distance and possible collision with bystanders, fixed objects, or other vehicles, causing serious injury or death. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The 2003, 2004, and 2005 year models of "Traxter," "Traxter MAX," and "Quest" Bombardier ATVs are involved in this recall. In addition, the 2005 year models of "Buck" and "Trail Buck" John Deere ATVs are involved in the recall. These 4-wheel ATVs are red, green, yellow, or black in color. Recalled models are listed in this table:

BOMBARDIER BOMBARDIER model year model names 2003 Traxter MAX

BOMBARDIER model numbers 712, 7751, 7758

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7762, 7763, 7764, 7766, 7767, 7768, 7769, 7772, 7774, 7776, 7777, 7778, 7784, 7792, 7793, 7796, Traxter & Traxter 7903, 7909, 7911, 7912, 7913, 7914, 7916, 7917, 2004 MAX Quest & Quest 7919, 7920, 7921, 7922, 7923, 7924, 7925, 7927, MAX 7940, 7944, 7950, 7952, 7953, 7955, 7957, 7959, 7962, 7976, 7977, 8117, 8128, 8129, 8132, 8133, 8134, 8135, 8140 1A5A, 1A5B, 1A5D, 1B5A, 1B5B, 1C5B, 1D5A, Traxter 5SP Traxter 1D5C, 1E5A, 1E5B, 1E5E, 1F5A, 1G5A, 1H5A, 5SP MAX Traxter 2005 1J5A, 1K5A, 1L5A, 1L5B, 1M5A, 1N5A, 1M5B, CVT Traxter CVT 1P5A, 1P5B, 1R5A, 1R5D, 1S5A, 1S5D, 1T5A, MAX 1U5A JOHN DEERE JOHN DEERE JOHN DEERE model numbers model year model names Buck M0FGTA501001 through M0FGTA5021235 Buck EX M0FFTA5010001 through M0FFTA5020929 Buck EXT M0FGTD502001 through M0FGTD5021163 Trail Buck 500 M0GFVC5010001 through M0GFVC5020650 2005 Trail Buck 650 M0GGVD5010001 through M0GGVD5020775 Trail Buck 650 EX M0GGVC501001 through M0GGVC5020775 Trail Buck 650 EXT M0GKTA501001 through M0GKTA5020975 Buck 500 Auto M0GKVC501001 through M0GKVC5021080
Sold at: Bombardier dealers nationwide from October 2002 through September 2004 for $6,199 to $8,399. John Deere dealers nationwide from March 2004 through September 2004 for $6,499 to $7,799. Manufactured In: Canada Remedy: Free repair. Call a Bombardier or John Deere dealer to make an appointment to have your ATV repaired free of charge. Stop using your ATV until this repair is performed. All known owners of recalled ATVs have been notified. Consumer Contact: Call Bombardier toll-free at (888) 864-2002 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or Call John Deere toll-free at (800) 537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday.

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