CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of ATVs
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-08-15). Hazards: crash. Models: 400. About 630 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01517 |
| Published | 2001-08-15 |
| Last updated | 2026-04-21 |
| Product category | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products | Cannondale "FX 400" and "Cannibal" All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Firm named in the title | Cannondale Corp. |
| Firms | Cannondale Corp., of Bethel, Conn. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 630 |
| Model numbers | 400 |
| Hazard classes | crash |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Cannondale dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from February 2001 through mid-July 2001, for between $7,000 and $8,000. |
Description
The Cannondale "FX 400" and Cannondale "Cannibal" are four-wheeled all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The FX 400 and Cannibal models have "Cannondale" and "FX 400" or "Cannibal" on both sides of the vehicle. Cannondale appears on the rear fenders and bodywork of the vehicle; "Cannibal" appears roughly inboard of the operator's knee location; "FX400" appears on the seat of the vehicle.
Hazard
The ball joints in the A-arm assembly on these vehicles can break, which could cause the front wheels to lose stability. Also, the tie-rod assemblies on these vehicles can break or work loose, and damage either the steering column plate end or knuckle. If the ball joints or a tie rod end breaks, the operator can lose control of the vehicle during use, and crash.
Remedy
Consumers should stop riding these ATVs and contact their local Cannondale dealer to schedule an appointment to have the ball joints and tie-rod assemblies replaced free of charge. If possible, consumers should contact the dealer where they purchased their ATV. Owners of these ATVs were directly notified about this recall.
Incidents and injuries
Cannondale Corp. has received five reports of the ball joints in the A-arm assembly on these ATVs breaking and two reports of the tie-rod ends breaking. One consumer suffered a concussion and another suffered a bruised shoulder.
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