Recreational off-highway vehicles recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 31, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

CFMOTO Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall number

19711

Brand / firm

Zhejiang CFMOTO Power Co. Ltd, of China

Sold / distributed

CFMOTO dealers nationwide from January 2018 through July 2018 for between $9,000 and $14,000.

Why it was recalled

The throttle pedal can be pushed past the throttle stop and not return to the idle position, posing a crash hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves 2018 ZFORCE 500 Trail, 2018 ZFORCE 800 Trail and 2018 ZFORCE 1000 SSV CFMOTO recreational off-highway vehicles with 500cc to 1000cc, 4-cycle engines. The recalled ZFORCE vehicles have "CFMOTO" stamped on the front grille, a "CFMOTO" decal on the bottom of the cab frame and a "ZFORCE" decal located on each side of rear box compartment. CFMOTO ZFORCE vehicles were sold in orange, blue, red and gray. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located on the right-side frame rail just forward of the right rear tire.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact a CFMOTO dealer to schedule a free repair. CFMOTO is contacting all registered owners directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.