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Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard; Severe Burn Injuries, One Death Reported

Recall 16-146 · April 19, 2016 · Polaris

What to doConsumers should stop using these recreational vehicles immediately and contact their Polaris dealer for a free repair. Polaris has agreed to voluntarily suspend sale of all recalled vehicles until they are repaired.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
16-146 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 19, 2016
Brand
Polaris
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Polaris RZR recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Hazard
Fire Hazard; Severe Burn Injuries, One Death Reported
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 133,000
Made in
United States, Mexico
Last updated by CPSC
April 19, 2016

What was recalled

Ths recall involves Polaris Model Year 2013-2016 RZR 900 and RZR 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). Visit www.polaris.com to determine if your RZR ROVs VIN number is included in this recall. 2013/2014 RZR XP 900 3NSJT9EAXEF364144 - 3NSJT9EA4EF385345 4XAJT87A0DP456738 - 4XAJT87A8EF366714 2014/2015/2016 RZR XP 1000 *additional VIN numbers included. Visit Polaris.com. 3NSVDE992FF361215 - 3NSVDE998GF784060 4XAST1EA0EB165962 - 4XAVFE992GB344924 2015/2016 RZR 900 *additional VIN numbers included. Visit Polaris.com. 3NSVAE871FF366883 - 3NSVAE874GH861374 4XAVAA878FB926614 - 4XAVAE873GB673176 2015/2016 RZR S 900 *additional VIN numbers included. Visit Polaris.com. 3NSVBE870FF361395 - 3NSVBA876GH860331 4XAVBE879FP340592 - 4XAVBE876GB673749 2016 RZR S 1000 *additional VIN numbers included. Visit Polaris.com 3NSVBE994GH102740 - 3NSVBE99XGH108171 4XAVBE995GP340655 - 4XAVBE997GB673744 The VIN is normally located on the driver's side rear frame rail, above the PVT cover. Check your Owner's Manual if you have any difficulty locating the VIN. VINs are not sequential and not all VINs in the ranges above are included in this recall. To determine if a specific ROV is included in this recall visit www.Polaris.com and click on "Off-Road Safety Recalls" under the "Rider Community" heading on the main page of the Polaris website.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Polaris RZR recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) · About 133,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn..

Injuries or incidents reported

Polaris has received more than 160 reports of fires with the recalled RZR ROVs, resulting in one death of a 15-year-old passenger from a rollover that resulted in a fire and 19 reports of injuries, including first, second and third degree burns.

Consumer contact

Polaris at 800-POLARIS or 800-765-2747 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday or online at www.polaris.com and click on "Off-Road Safety Recalls" on the main page of the Polaris website.

Recall history and context

Polaris appears in 124 CPSC recalls on record. See all Polaris recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Polaris RZR recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) (About 133,000 units). Ths recall involves Polaris Model Year 2013-2016 RZR 900 and RZR 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs).

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard; Severe Burn Injuries, One Death Reported.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using these recreational vehicles immediately and contact their Polaris dealer for a free repair. Polaris has agreed to voluntarily suspend sale of all recalled vehicles until they are repaired.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 19, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.