CPSC recall · Reported September 1, 2016
Polaris Recalls RZR XP Turbo Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard; Severe Burn Injuries; Includes Previously Recalled RZR Turbo ROVs
The vehicles' engine can overheat and turbo system's drain tube can loosen, posing a fire hazard.
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. recalled This recall involves all model year 2016 Polaris RZR XP Turbo and RZR XP 4 Turbo recreati….
Polaris Recalls RZR XP Turbo Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard; Severe… was recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. in September 1, 2016. Reason: 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…. Verify recall #16257 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The vehicles' engine can overheat and turbo system's drain tube can loosen, posing a fire hazard..
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- September 1, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16257 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, 3 from CPSC - 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.
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Product description
This recall involves all model year 2016 Polaris RZR XP Turbo and RZR XP 4 Turbo recreational off-highway vehicles. The ROVs were sold in blue, gray, orange and red and have two or four seats and a rear box. "RZR" is printed on the rear box or on the right and left rear fenders and "Turbo" on the hood or on the right and left front fenders. "Polaris" is stamped onto the front grill. All models and Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) are included in this recall. To check for recalled vehicles visit www.polaris.com.
Reason for recall
The vehicles' engine can overheat and turbo system's drain tube can loosen, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16257 |
| Date reported | September 1, 2016 |
| Date initiated | September 1, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 13,000 (including the 2,230 vehicles previously recalled on December 2015) |
| 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 ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Consumers will receive a…
- Check the recall number (16257) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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