CPSC recall 18-762, announced August 27, 2018, covers Polaris Industries Model year 2018 RZR XP Turbo S recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) (about 1,300 units). In the event of a high-speed rollover, the vehicle's rollover protection structure (ROPS) can fracture, providing inadequate protection during a rollover. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact a Polaris dealer 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 vehicle identification number (VIN) and model number can be found on a label affixed to the vehicle frame in the left front wheel well.
Which products are included?
This recall involves model year 2018 RZR XP Turbo S recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) sold in red and blue. The recalled vehicles have "POLARIS" printed on the front grille, "POLARIS" printed beneath the doors, and "RZR" printed on the rear fenders. The vehicle identification number (VIN) and model number can be found on a label affixed to the vehicle frame in the left front wheel well. Polaris Model Year 2018 RZR XP Turbo S Year Model Number Model/Color 2018 Z18VEL92BR RZR XP TURBO S WITH RIDE CMD AND LV INDY RED 2018 Z18VEL92BK RZR XP TURBO S WITH RIDE CMD AND LV POL BLUE
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
In the event of a high-speed rollover, the vehicle's rollover protection structure (ROPS) can fracture, providing inadequate protection during a rollover.
Incidents and injuries
Polaris has received six reports of rollover protection structures fracturing during rollovers. Polaris has received one report of an injury but does not attribute it to ROPS fractures.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all registered owners directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Polaris Industries
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 18-762
- Units
- About 1,300
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Polaris dealers nationwide from January 2018 through August 2018 for about $27,500.
- Importer
- 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. In addition, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the “Product Safety Recalls” page to see if your vehicle is included in any recalls.
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