CPSC recall · Reported October 6, 2015
Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
The vehicles' fuel tank vent line can be misrouted, causing it to become pinched. This can cause the fuel tank to pressurize and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. recalled This recall involves the following model year 2015 Polaris RZR recreational off-highway v….
Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. in October 6, 2015. Reason: The vehicles' fuel tank vent line can be misrouted, causing it to become pinched. This can cause the fuel tan…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact their local Pol…. Verify recall #16702 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The vehicles' fuel tank vent line can be misrouted, causing it to become pinched. This can cause the fuel tan….
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- October 6, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16702 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 the following model year 2015 Polaris RZR recreational off-highway vehicles (ROV): RZR 900, RZR S 900, RZR 900 XC, RZR 4 900, RZR XP 1000 and RZR XP4 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles. RZR 900s were sold in black, camouflage, red and white color schemes. RZR 900s have a "900" decal on the right and left front fenders and a "RZR" decal on the right and left rear fenders. RZR 1000s were sold in black, blue, green, orange, red and white color schemes. RZR 1000s have a "1000 HO" decal on the right and left front fenders and a "RZR" decal on the right and left rear fenders. RZR 900 and 1000 vehicles with the following model names and Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) are being recalled: Model Year 2015 RZR 900 Model Name VIN Range(s) RZR 900 4XAVBE874FB201435 through 4XAVAA878FB961699 and 3NSVBE870FF361395 through 3NSVBE875FF444241 VINs are not sequential and not all VINs in the ranges are included in the recall. RZR S 900 RZR 4 900 RZR 900 XC Model Year 2015 RZR 1000 Model Name VIN Range RZR XP 1000 4XAVFE993FB207778 through 4XAVFE991FB962847 VINs are not sequential and not all VINs in the range are included in the recall. RZR XP 1000 Mudder RZR XP4 1000 The VIN is on the driver's side rear frame tube, behind the PVT cover. Not all VINs in the ranges are included in this recall. A complete list of recalled vehicles including VINs is available at www.polaris.com.
Reason for recall
The vehicles' fuel tank vent line can be misrouted, causing it to become pinched. This can cause the fuel tank to pressurize and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16702 |
| Date reported | October 6, 2015 |
| Date initiated | October 6, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 53,000 vehicles |
| 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 vehicles and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. P…
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