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

The vehicle's fuel pump retaining ring can leak, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 15743
Affected scope: About 4,300

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. recalled This recall involves Model Year 2015 Polaris Youth RZR® 170 EFI recreational off-highway ….

Polaris Recalls Youth RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Al… was recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. in July 23, 2015. Reason: The vehicle's fuel pump retaining ring can leak, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Polaris RZR vehicles and contact the…. Verify recall #15743 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The vehicle's fuel pump retaining ring can leak, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: July 23, 2015
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15743 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves Model Year 2015 Polaris Youth RZR® 170 EFI recreational off-highway vehicles with model number R15YAV17AA/AF and VINs between RF3YAV170FT000076 and RF3YAV17XFT005141. To see the complete list, visit the firm's website. The VIN is on the left-hand front frame tube. They were sold in both blue and red. The blue models have a "170 EFI" decal on the right and left side of the hood and an "RZR" decal on the right and left front fenders. The red models have a "170 EFI" decal on the right and left front fenders and a "RZR" decal on the right and left rear fenders.

Reason for recall

The vehicle's fuel pump retaining ring can leak, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Polaris RZR 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 of an affected product.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	15743
Date reported	July 23, 2015
Date initiated	July 23, 2015
Recalling firm	Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Affected scope	About 4,300
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Polaris RZR vehicles and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a fr…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The vehicle's fuel pump retaining ring can leak, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 23, 2015. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 15743.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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