Recalled Product Name/Brand/ID
ARGO Xplorer All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Recall Product Images
Potential Risks or Issues
Incorrectly installed check valves and vent hoses can lead to fuel overflow, posing a fire hazard.
Has Anyone Been Injured?
The firm has received two reports of fuel overflow incidents, including one fire. No injuries have been reported.
About the Recall
This recall involves ARGO Xplorer XR 500 and XRT 500 ATVs in model years 2020 through 2021 and XR 570, and XRT 570 ATVs in model years 2021 through 2023. The vehicles were sold in green, red, white, black, blue, and graphite colors. Consumers can identify their ATV by looking at the VIN plate, which is located in the right-front wheel well on the frame of the vehicle. Consumers can identify the year of their ATV with the following code: the 10th character in the VIN will be L for model year 2020, M for model year 2021, N for model year 2022, and P for model year 2023. The model name and package are located on the side decals of the ATV.
Where to Find Unique Identification of this Product
Consumers can identify their ATV by looking at the VIN plate, which is located in the right-front wheel well on the frame of the vehicle.
How Many Units Are Affected?
About 500 units in the United States and approximately 1,670 units in Canada are affected by this recall.
Affected Batch/Date Range
Model years 2020 through 2023.
Who is the Distributor(s)?
ARGO USA Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minnesota
Places Where Recalled Product was Sold
ARGO ATV dealers nationwide from July 2019 through July 2023.
Where was This Manufactured?
Taiwan
Actions for Consumers
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ARGO Xplorer ATVs. ARGO is contacting all known purchasers directly with instructions to contact an authorized ARGO ATV dealer for a free inspection and repair of the fuel system. The dealer will perform an inspection of the vent system, re-route and extend the vent hose, and install a fuel neck insert.
Remedy Process
Repair: Consumers should contact an authorized ARGO ATV dealer for a free inspection and repair of the fuel system. The dealer will perform an inspection of the vent system, re-route and extend the vent hose, and install a fuel neck insert.
Additional Information
For more information, consumers can contact ARGO toll-free at 877-662-2840 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, email at www.argoxtv.com/contact, or visit the ARGO website at https://argoxtv.com/recalls or www.argoxtv.com and click on “Rider Safety” at the bottom of the page and then “Recalls”.
Regulatory Compliance
This recall complies with the requirements of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
How Can I Protect Myself From Falling Victim?
To protect yourself from the potential fire hazard, immediately stop using the recalled ARGO Xplorer ATVs and contact an authorized ARGO ATV dealer for a free inspection and repair of the fuel system.
Final Thought
It is important for consumers to take immediate action if they own one of the recalled ARGO Xplorer ATVs to ensure their safety and prevent the risk of fire. By contacting an authorized dealer for a free inspection and repair, consumers can mitigate the potential hazards associated with this product recall.
