CPSC2016-09-01
Polaris Recalls RZR XP Turbo Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard; Severe Burn Injuries; Includes Previously Recalled RZR Turbo ROVs
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Hazard
The vehicles' engine can overheat and turbo system's drain tube can loosen, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Consumers will receive an extended warranty on each repaired RZR Turbo and a discount towards the purchase of a new vehicle.
Sold at
Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2015 through July 2016 for between $25,000 and $27,500.
Affected count
About 13,000 (including the 2,230 vehicles previously recalled on December 2015)
Injuries reported
Polaris has received 19 reports of the ROVs catching on fire, resulting in six reports of burn injuries. One of the reported fires occurred in Utah's American Fork Canyon, which led to a young child suffering severe burns and 15 acres of forest land being destroyed.
Manufactured in
United States, Mexico
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs)
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" on the main page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Polaris-Recalls-RZR-XP-Turbo-Recreational-Off-Highway-VehiclesDon't want to check this manually?
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