Rival Motorsports Unveils Two New Youth ATV Models
Company says its MudHawk 6 and MudHawk 14 are positioned to fill gaps in the market.
Polaris Recalls RZR 170 for Fuel Leak, Fire Hazards
This recall involves all model year 2015 through 2017 youth RZR 170 ROVs. The VIN is printed on the frame on the driver’s side front wheel well. It affects about 16,800 units.
John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due To Crash Hazard
The dust boot on the throttle cable can come loose on John Deere XUV590i and XUV590i S4 models of Gator utility vehicles, resulting in the vehicle not slowing down or stopping, posing a crash hazard.
ATV Deaths and Injuries Continue to Decline Report Says
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) 2015 Annual Report of ATV Deaths and Injuries (published January 2017) confirms that fatalities and injuries related to ATVs continue to decline. The Report finds a “statistically significant decreasing linear trend” in ATV-related injuries for 2007-2015.
Motorcycle Industry Issues: Vote, Join the Cause and Be Engaged!
Top Issues Affecting Powersports Dealers and What You Can Do About It [dropcap]B[/dropcap]eing an election year, most of the headlines in recent months have been aimed toward the two presidential nominees. While we are free to vote for whomever we wish, why not look at the 2016 election from a perspective that makes sense for
Up to 23,000 Kubota UTVs Recalled Due to Possible Steering Failure
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has reported that Kubota is recalling certain UTVs due a faulty steering shaft. The report says the steering shaft has the potential for breakage and poses an injury or collision risk. Kubota RTV400 and RTV500 owners are instructed to contact Kubota Tractor Corporation at 800-752-0290, or check status online at www.kubota.com. The manufacturer is also contacting some of its customers
Latest Consumer Product Safety Commission Report Shows Continuing Decline in ATV Incidents
The newly published U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) 2014 Annual Report of ATV Deaths and Injuries confirmed once again that fatalities and injuries related to all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) continue to decline. The Annual Report has shown a decrease in fatalities and injuries every year since 2007.
New Consumer Product Safety Commission Report Reveals Decline in ATV Deaths and Injuries
All-terrain vehicle injuries have declined significantly from 2007 through 2013 according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The report also found that estimated ATV-related fatalities have declined each year from 2007 through 2013, but noted that data collection for 2010-2013 is ongoing.
Gibbs Sports Amphibians, Inc. Issues Recall on Certain Quadski and Quadski XL Models
Gibbs found that the handlebar can fail while the vehicle is in operation, causing the operator to lose control of the steering and braking system of the vehicle, posing a risk of injury.
Side-by-Side Stupidity: Are More Rules Required, Or Just More Responsibility Training?
The CPSC doesn’t, apparently, know how many injuries there have been on SxSs, nor does it know if there is even a reason to impose more safety requirements on these machines, but it is certain there must be a problem. Oh, and the CPSC doesn’t know how effective any safety regulations it might implement would be.
KYMCO Recalls ATVs Due to Burn, Fire Hazards
In hot environments or high elevations, the fuel cap on some KYMCO ATVs can fail to vent properly, causing the fuel to heat up and pressure to build up in the tank. The pressure can cause the fuel tank to rupture or the fuel to boil out of the tank onto the operator or hot
KYMCO Recalls ATVs Due to Burn, Fire Hazards
In hot environments or high elevations, the fuel cap on some KYMCO ATVs can fail to vent properly, causing the fuel to heat up and pressure to build up in the tank. The pressure can cause the fuel tank to rupture or the fuel to boil out of the tank onto the operator or hot engine, resulting in burns to the operator or a fire.
Bad Boy Buggies Recalls Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
Due to incorrect parking brake adjustments and improperly bled brake lines that can diminish a consumer’s braking ability, posing a crash hazard, Bad Boy Buggies has recalled more than 4,000 off-road recreational vehicles.
National Powersport Auctions Publishes NPA PowerNews
National Powersport Auctions (NPA), has introduced its latest in a long line of innovative services for dealers – NPA PowerNews. Launched as a quarterly publication, the goal is to answer the fundamental question many dealers have regarding the pre-owned market: “What’s in it for me?”
ATV Fatalities On the Rise Due to Public Road Riding
A study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) states that about 1,700 ATV riders died in crashes on U.S. public roads from 2007 to 2011. The study indicates that a vast majority of riders killed in crashes are 16 or older and male, impaired by alcohol, and not wearing helmets.
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In 2008, our industry sold around 1.1 million units. The economy was hot, financing customers was easy and unit inventory levels were adequate to low. In 2009, the economy slammed on the brakes, and we have not achieved those 2008 new unit sales levels since. Over the last several years, our industry has delivered around