Gates Recalls ATV and UTV Clutches Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | ATV and UTV clutches |
| Units | About 500 |
| Hazards | 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. |
| Remedies | 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. |
| Manufacturers | Gates Canada Inc., of Canada |
Details
This recall involves two models of the G-Force CVT clutches that are aftermarket metallic, cylinder-shaped replacement clutch assemblies for use in all-terrain-vehicles and utility task vehicles. The part number, "G-FORCE" and the Gates logo are printed on the round top of the clutch. The UPC, part number and internal product number are printed on the packaging. Part No. UPC Internal Product No. CVTPRM001 770075699415 76920001 CVTPRM002 770075701316 76920005
Consumer Contact
Gates at 800-766-9504 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.gates.com and click on “CVT Clutch Recall” for more information.
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