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Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall 16-702 · October 6, 2015 · Polaris

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting its customers directly and sending a recall letter to each registered owner.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
16-702 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 6, 2015
Brand
Polaris
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROV)
Hazard
Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Fire and burnCrashes and loss of control
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 53,000 vehicles
Made in
United States, Mexico
Last updated by CPSC
October 6, 2015

What was recalled

This recall involves the following model year 2015 Polaris RZR recreational off-highway vehicles (ROV): RZR 900, RZR S 900, RZR 900 XC, RZR 4 900, RZR XP 1000 and RZR XP4 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles. RZR 900s were sold in black, camouflage, red and white color schemes. RZR 900s have a "900" decal on the right and left front fenders and a "RZR" decal on the right and left rear fenders. RZR 1000s were sold in black, blue, green, orange, red and white color schemes. RZR 1000s have a "1000 HO" decal on the right and left front fenders and a "RZR" decal on the right and left rear fenders. RZR 900 and 1000 vehicles with the following model names and Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) are being recalled: Model Year 2015 RZR 900 Model Name VIN Range(s) RZR 900 4XAVBE874FB201435 through 4XAVAA878FB961699 and 3NSVBE870FF361395 through 3NSVBE875FF444241 VINs are not sequential and not all VINs in the ranges are included in the recall. RZR S 900 RZR 4 900 RZR 900 XC Model Year 2015 RZR 1000 Model Name VIN Range RZR XP 1000 4XAVFE993FB207778 through 4XAVFE991FB962847 VINs are not sequential and not all VINs in the range are included in the recall. RZR XP 1000 Mudder RZR XP4 1000 The VIN is on the driver's side rear frame tube, behind the PVT cover. Not all VINs in the ranges are included in this recall. A complete list of recalled vehicles including VINs is available at www.polaris.com.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROV) · About 53,000 vehicles units

Photos from the recall notice

RZR 900
RZR 900
RZR S 900
RZR S 900
RZR 4 900
RZR 4 900
RZR 900 XC
RZR 900 XC

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2014 through August 2015. Polaris RZR 900s sold for about $12,800 to $18,300. Polaris RZR 1000s sold for about $20,300 to $23,500.; Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn..

Injuries or incidents reported

Polaris has received four reports of RZR 900s with fuel leaks and two reports of the vehicles catching on fire, one of which included a minor burn injury to a consumer. The company received 25 reports of RZR 1000s with fuel leaks. No injuries reported for RZR 1000s.

Consumer contact

Polaris toll-free at 888-704-5290 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com and click on Product Safety Recalls for more information.

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?

Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROV) (About 53,000 vehicles units). This recall involves the following model year 2015 Polaris RZR recreational off-highway vehicles (ROV): RZR 900, RZR S 900, RZR 900 XC, RZR 4 900, RZR XP 1000 and RZR XP4 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting its customers directly and sending a recall letter to each registered owner.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 6, 2015. 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.