CPSC recall 17-740, announced April 13, 2017, covers Polaris Industries Sportsman 450, 570, 850, 1000 and Scrambler 1000 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) (about 3,800 units). The electronic power steering unit can malfunction, posing a crash hazard. The notice cites 15 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs 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.
Affected model numbers
The model number is located on the fuel tank cover.
Which products are included?
Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions
This recall involves model year 2017 Polaris Sportsman 450, 570, 850, 1000 and Scrambler 1000 model ATVs. The recalled ATVs have "Polaris" printed on the front grill and "Sportsman 450," "Sportsman 570," "Sportsman 850," "Sportsman 1000" or "Scrambler 1000" printed on the side of the steering column. The ATVs were sold in several colors. The model number is located on the fuel tank cover. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.polaris.com. The following models are included in the recall: Model Year Model Number Model 2017 A17SEE50A1 SPORTSMAN 450 HO EPS SAGE GREEN 2017 A17SEE57A1 SPORTSMAN 570 EPS SAGE GREEN 2017 A17SEE57A7 SPORTSMAN 570 EPS INDY RED 2017 A17SEF57A4 SPORTSMAN 570 EPS UTILITY EDITION 2017 A17SEE57A9 SPORTSMAN 570 EPS PPC 2017 A17SDE57A2 SPORTSMAN TOURING 570 EPS BRIGHT WHITE 2017 A17SHE57AL SPORTSMAN 570 SP STEALTH BLACK 2017 A17SHE57AS SPORTSMAN 570 SP SUNSET RED 2017 A17SHD57AG SPORTSMAN 570 SP MATTE SAGEBRUSH GREEN 2017 A17SJE57AU SPORTSMAN TOURING 570 SP SILVER PEARL 2017 A17SWE57A1 SPORTSMAN X2 570 SAGE GREEN 2017 A17S6E57A1 SPORTSMAN 6X6 570 EPS SAGE GREEN 2017 A17SXE85A9 SPORTSMAN 850 SP PPC 2017 A17SXE85AB SPORTSMAN 850 SP RADAR BLUE 2017 A17SXE85AM SPORTSMAN 850 SP TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC 2017 A17SYE85AS SPORTSMAN TOURING 850 SP SUNSET RED 2017 A17SXE95AL SPORTSMAN XP 1000 STEALTH BLACK 2017 A17SYE95AK SPORTSMAN TOURING XP 1000 BLACK PEARL 2017 A17SVE95AM SCRAMBLER XP 1000 TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC
Why it was recalled
The electronic power steering unit can malfunction, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Polaris has received 15 reports of the electronic power steering unit malfunctioning. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Polaris Industries
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 17-740
- Units
- About 3,800
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Polaris dealers nationwide from September 2016 through March 2017 for between $6,900 and $13,300.
- Distributor
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
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" for more information.
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