CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of ATVs
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1945.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1945.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Cannondale Dealers Nationwide Sold These Atvs, From February 2001 Through Mid-july 2001, For Between $7,000 And $8,000. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1945.
For more information, contact Cannondale toll free at (877) DLR-MOTO (357- 6686) between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m ET Monday through Friday, between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Saturday, and between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. ET Sunday. Consumers also can visit the firm's web site at www.Cannondale.com
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Cannondale Dealers Nationwide Sold These Atvs, From February 2001 Through Mid-july 2001, For Between $7,000 And $8,000. Recall FAQ
Cannondale Dealers Nationwide Sold These Atvs, From February 2001 Through Mid-july 2001, For Between $7,000 And $8,000. is the subject of a vehicles / atvs recall: CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of ATVs. The notice was published on August 15, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 630 units are potentially affected.

