CPSC recall 23-734, announced March 16, 2023, covers Polaris Industries Model Years 2021-2023 Sportsman 450 and 570 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) (about 80,000 units). An improperly assembled wiring harness can contact the brake line and/or vehicle frame during use which can result in a loss of the use of the front brakes and/or fire, posing fire and crash hazards. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call 800-765-2747, or go to www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves certain VINs of model years 2021-2023 Sportsman 450 and 570 ATVs. The recalled ATVs were sold in the following colors: green, blue, beige, red, camouflage, gray, titanium metallic, black, white, azure crystal and orange. POLARIS is stamped on the front grille and POLARIS and Sportsman are printed on the sides of the vehicles. The model name is also printed on the side of the chassis. The VIN is located on the ATV's left rear frame. Consumers can enter their VIN online at www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls to check if their ATVs are recalled.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
An improperly assembled wiring harness can contact the brake line and/or vehicle frame during use which can result in a loss of the use of the front brakes and/or fire, posing fire and crash hazards.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received five reports of fire and three reports of damaged wires. Of the five reports of fire, two reports also indicated a loss of the front brake function.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is contacting registered owners directly to provide more details about the repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Polaris Industries
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 23-734
- Units
- About 80,000 (In addition, about 13,900 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2019 through November 2022 for between $6,600 and $11,600.
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/en-us/off-road-recalls or www.polaris.com and click on "Off Road Safety Recalls" to check if your vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in any recalls.
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