CPSC recall 16-257, announced September 1, 2016, covers Polaris Industries Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) (about 13,000 units). The vehicles' engine can overheat and turbo system's drain tube can loosen, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 19 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call 800-765-2747, or go to www.polaris.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
This recall involves all model year 2016 Polaris RZR XP Turbo and RZR XP 4 Turbo recreational off-highway vehicles. The ROVs were sold in blue, gray, orange and red and have two or four seats and a rear box. "RZR" is printed on the rear box or on the right and left rear fenders and "Turbo" on the hood or on the right and left front fenders. "Polaris" is stamped onto the front grill. All models and Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) are included in this recall. To check for recalled vehicles visit www.polaris.com.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The vehicles' engine can overheat and turbo system's drain tube can loosen, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Polaris has received 19 reports of the ROVs catching on fire, resulting in six reports of burn injuries. One of the reported fires occurred in Utah's American Fork Canyon, which led to a young child suffering severe burns and 15 acres of forest land being destroyed.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Consumers will receive an extended warranty on each repaired RZR Turbo and a discount towards the purchase of a new vehicle.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Polaris Industries
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 16-257
- Units
- About 13,000 (including the 2,230 vehicles previously recalled on December 2015)
- Manufactured in
- United States, Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2015 through July 2016 for between $25,000 and $27,500.
- Importer
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
- Distributor
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs)
CPSC product type: Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV)
Recall contact information
Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.polaris.com and click on "Off-Road Safety Recalls" on the main page for more information.
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