CPSC, Koyker Manufacturing Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles
Source: CPSC Recall #04506
Recall Date
2003-10-21
Manufacturer
Koyker Manufacturing Company, of Lennox, S.D.
Units Affected
350
Products Involved
Raptor Utility Vehicles
Hazard
Brass gear in the steering sector can break, causing consumers to lose steering capabilities.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the vehicles and return them to the dealership where purchased for a free replacement steering sector.
Reported Injuries
There have been 34 reported incidents of consumers losing steering control. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Utility vehicle dealerships nationwide, from June 2001 through August 2003, for about $6,600.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
This recall involves Raptor 1000M off-road utility vehicles. The two-wheel drive vehicles have two seats and a back bed. "Raptor" is printed in black under the vehicles gas cap. Only two wheel drive vehicles with transaxle manufactured between April 12, 2001 and July 31, 2003 are included in this recall.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28