ATV Warnings & Recalls
An all-terrain vehicle (ATV), also known as a quad, quad bike, three wheeler, or four wheeler, is designed to handle a wider variety of terrain than most other vehicles. ATVs are intended for use by a single operator, although some companies have developed ATVs intended for use by the operator and one passenger.
ATV have become enormously popular, especially among adolescents. Unfortunately, ATVs also present one of the highest rates of injury among all vehicle types. Based on an analysis of mortality and injury scores from the National Trauma Data Bank, ATVs are more dangerous than dirt bikes and are equally as dangerous as motorcycles.
In the United States, statistics released by CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) show that in 2005, there were an estimated 136,700 injuries associated with ATVs treated in US hospital emergency rooms. In 2004, the latest year for which estimates are available, 767 people died in ATV-associated incidents. According to statistics released by CPSC, the risk of injury in 2005 was 171.5 injuries per 10,000 four-wheel ATVs in use. The risk of death in 2004 was 1.1 deaths per 10,000 four-wheelers in use.
Safety experts agree that many serious ATV injuries can be avoided by taking a training course, following safety precautions such as wearing the correct protective gear (e.g. helmet, gloves, etc.), avoiding hazardous terrain and conditions, and by following age/size/height restrictions recommended by ATV manufacturers.
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Wednesday, 26 January 2011 18:43 | Written by Snowmachine Recall Lawyer |
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Arctic Cat voluntarily recalled about 16,500 of their snowmachines after the corporation received 13 reports of lower suspension arms cracking. Although no serious accidents have yet been reported, cracked suspension arms could lead to complete loss of control of the snowmachine, increasing the risk of accident, injury, and death. Arctic Cat is advising owners to stop use of the vehicle immediately and to contact the nearest Arctic Cat dealership for a free repair. This recall affects all 2010 Arctic Cat Z1, TZ1, F, Bearcat, M, and CF model snowmobiles. For further information owners can contact Arctic Cat at 1-800-279-6851 or visit www.arctic-cat.com. Last Updated (Friday, 25 February 2011 00:02) |
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Tuesday, 02 August 2005 00:00 | Written by ATV Accident Attorney |
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08/02/2005 - Kawasaki Motors has recalled about 155,000 all-terrain vehicles due to possible steering control problems. Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles -- Kawasaki's Prairie and Brute Force ATVs, model years 2001-2005 -- immediately, the consumer safety group said in a statement, and contact an authorized Kawasaki ATV dealer to arrange for a free repair. Owners will be notified directly by Kawasaki about the recall, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said. Last Updated (Thursday, 17 February 2011 22:20)
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