MOLINE, Ill., Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Bombardier Recreational Products of Quebec, Canada, and Deere & Co. of Moline, Ill., Wednesday recalled about 23,000 all-terrain vehicles.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the 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.
No incidents or injuries have been reported so far.
The products recalled are the 2003, 2004, and 2005 year models "Traxter," "Traxter MAX," and "Quest" Bombardier ATVs, and the 2005 year models "Buck" and "Trail Buck" John Deere ATVs.
The products were sold at Bombardier dealers nationwide from October 2002 through September 2004 for $6,199 to $8,399, and John Deere dealers from March 2004 through September 2004 for $6,499 to $7,799.
Consumers are asked to call a Bombardier or John Deere dealer to make an appointment to repair the ATV free of charge.
Bombardier can be reached at (888) 864-2002, and John Deere at (800) 537-8233.
