ARGO Recalls ARGO Xplorer All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recalled 2023-09-07. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 500Units
2023-09-07Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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 is located on the side decals of the ATV. Model Name Model Year XPLORER XR 500 2020, 2021 XPLORER XR 500 LE 2020, 2021 XPLORER XR 570 2021, 2022 XPLORER XR 570 LE 2021, 2022 XPLORER XRT 500 2020, 2021 XPLORER XRT 570 2021, 2022, 2023 XPLORER XRT 570 LE 2022, 2023
- The hazard
- Incorrectly installed check valves and vent hoses can lead to fuel overflow, posing a fire hazard.
- Injuries
- The firm has received two reports of fuel overflow incidents, including one fire. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- 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.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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