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Polaris Recalls Sportsman 850 and 1000 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Recall 17-112 · March 21, 2017 · Polaris

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
17-112 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 21, 2017
Brand
Polaris
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Sportsman 850 and 1000 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
Hazard
Burn and Fire Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 19,200
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
March 21, 2017

What was recalled

This recall involves all model year 2015 and 2016 Polaris Sportsman 850 and 1000 model all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). "Polaris" is printed on the front grill and "Sportsman 850" or "Sportsman 1000" is 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. The following models are included in the recall: Model Year Model Number Model/Color 2015 A15SXA85AJ Sportsman 850 White Lightning 2015 A15SXA85AA Sportsman 850 Sage Green 2015 A15SXA85AC Sportsman 850 Polaris Pursuit Camo 2015 A15SXE85AS Sportsman 850 SP Sunset Red 2015 A15SXE85AM Sportsman 850 SP Titanium Matte Metallic 2015 A15SYE85AS Sportsman Touring 850 SP Sunset Red 2015 A15SYE85AV Sportsman Touring 850 SP Blue Fire 2015 A15SXE95AW Sportsman XP 1000 Matte White Le 2015 A15SXE95AK Sportsman XP 1000 SP Black Pearl Metallic 2015 A15SXE95AC Sportsman XP 1000 Polaris Pursuit Camo 2015 A15SYE95AX Sportsman Touring XP 1000 Bronze Mist 2015 A15SXL95AM Sportsman XP 1000 Titanium Matte Metallic 2015 A15SYL95AP Sportsman XP 1000 Touring White Pearl Metal 2016 A16SXA85A2 Sportsman 850 White Lightning 2016 A16SXA85A1 Sportsman 850 Sage Green 2016 A16SXA85A9 Sportsman 850 Polaris Pursuit® Camo 2016 A16SXE85AB Sportsman 850 SP Velocity Blue 2016 A16SXE85AS Sportsman 850 SP Sunset Red 2016 A16SXN85A3 Sportsman 850 High Lifter Edition 2016 A16SXE85AM Sportsman 850 SP Titanium Matte Metallic 2016 A16SYE85AS Sportsman Touring 850 SP Sunset Red 2016 A16SXE95AG Sportsman XP 1000 Matte Sagebrush Green 2016 A16SXE95AR Sportsman XP 1000 Havasu Red Pearl 2016 A16SXD95A9 Sportsman XP 1000 Hunter Edition 2016 A16SYE95AK Sportsman Touring XP 1000 Black Pearl 2016 A16SXM95AL Sportsman XP 1000 High Lifter Edition 2016 A16SYE95AP Sportsman Touring XP 1000 Pearl White Le

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  • Sportsman 850 and 1000 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) · About 19,200 units

Photos from the recall notice

Polaris 2015 Sportsman Touring 850 SP Blue Fire
Polaris 2015 Sportsman Touring 850 SP Blue Fire
Polaris 2015 Sportsman XP 1000 Black Pearl Metallic
Polaris 2015 Sportsman XP 1000 Black Pearl Metallic
Polaris 2015 Sportsman 850 SP Titanium Matte Metallic
Polaris 2015 Sportsman 850 SP Titanium Matte Metallic
Polaris 2015 Sportsman XP 1000 Matte White Le
Polaris 2015 Sportsman XP 1000 Matte White Le

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2014 through March 2017 for between $8,500 and $15,000.; Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn..

Injuries or incidents reported

Polaris has received at least 793 incidents, including reports of warped, melted or burned side panels, 47 fires and four minor burn injuries.

Consumer contact

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.

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?

Sportsman 850 and 1000 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) (About 19,200 units). This recall involves all model year 2015 and 2016 Polaris Sportsman 850 and 1000 model all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Burn and Fire Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 21, 2017. 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.