CPSC2023-03-16
Polaris Recalls Sportsman All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire and Crash Hazards (Recall Alert)
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
Hazard
An improperly assembled wiring harness can contact the brake line and/or vehicle frame during use which can result in a loss of the use of the front brakes and/or fire, posing fire and crash hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is contacting registered owners directly to provide more details about the repair.
Sold at
Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2019 through November 2022 for between $6,600 and $11,600.
Affected count
About 80,000 (In addition, about 13,900 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received five reports of fire and three reports of damaged wires. Of the five reports of fire, two reports also indicated a loss of the front brake function.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Model Years 2021-2023 Sportsman 450 and 570 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
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/en-us/off-road-recalls or www.polaris.com and click on "Off Road Safety Recalls" to check if your vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in any recalls.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Polaris-Recalls-Sportsman-All-Terrain-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-and-Crash-Hazards-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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