CPSC2017-07-25
Polaris Recalls RZR 170 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak, Fire Hazards
Aeon Motors Ltd., of Taiwan
Hazard
The fuel tank neck can crack or the wiring harness can overheat or short circuit, posing fuel leak and fire hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Polaris dealers nationwide from February 2015 through July 2017 for between $4,600 and $4,800.
Affected count
16800
Injuries reported
Polaris has received 102 reports of cracked fuel tank necks and 28 reports of burning, smoking, melted and/or shorted wires, including four reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
RZR 170 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Consumer contact
Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. through 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Polaris-Recalls-RZR-170-Recreational-Off-Highway-VehiclesDon't want to check this manually?
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