EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
All terrain vehicle Polaris “Phoenix 200” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00218/22
Summary
The throttle speed control stop can break if it is contacted with excessive force, which can lead to an interaction between the throttle lever and throttle speed control bracket that results in a stuck throttle condition, increasing the risk of accident. The product does not meet the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the type-approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles.
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Product
All terrain vehicle — Polaris
- Brand
- Polaris
- Name / model
- Phoenix 200
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Four-wheeled all terrain vehicle (ATV)
- Production dates: 2011 - 2021
What is the risk?
- The throttle speed control stop can break if it is contacted with excessive force, which can lead to an interaction between the throttle lever and throttle speed control bracket that results in a stuck throttle condition, increasing the risk of accident. The product does not meet the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the type-approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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