Severity
Moderate
Polaris Recalls RZR and GENERAL Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Reported: March 2, 2017 Initiated: March 2, 2017 #17102 About 13,500 (The RZR Turbo and RZR 900 and 1000 have previously been recalled.) units
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. issued this CPSC recall on March 2, 2017. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 13,500 (The RZR Turbo and RZR 900 and 1000 have previously been recalled.) units are affected. The recall was issued because: The vehicle engine can misfire and the temperatures of the exhaust and nearby components can get too hot and cause the …. This recall notice is sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #17102) was formally reported on March 2, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 13,500 (The RZR Turbo and RZR 900 and 1000 have previously been recalled.) units are affected, placing this recall in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps.
The documented reason for this recall is: The vehicle engine can misfire and the temperatures of the exhaust and nearby components can get too hot and cause the components to melt, and/or a contaminated brake master cylinder may cause unintended brake drag, pos… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris for a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly, and consumers can check their VIN on the Polaris … — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 1 were also issued by CPSC. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 9 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.
Recall Distribution by Severity Class
Units Affected
About 13,500 (The RZR Turbo and RZR 900 and 1000 have previously been recalled.)
Related Recalls
6
1 from same agency
Product Description
This recall involves model year 2016 and 2017 RZR 900, 1000, Turbo and GENERAL 1000 recreational off-road vehicles (ROVs). "Polaris" is printed on the front grill and "RZR" or "GENERAL" is printed on the side of the rear cargo area. The ROVs were sold in various colors. The following models are included in the recall. Model Year Model Number Model 2016 R16RGE99A7 POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS INDY RED 2016 R16RGE99AE POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS DELUXE ORANGEBURST 2016 R16RGE99AV POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS VELOCITY BLUE LE 2017 R17RGE99A7 POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS INDY RED 2017 R17RGE99A9 POLARIS GEN 1000 EPS HUNTER ED CAMO 2017 R17RGE99AM POLARIS GEN 1000 EPS DXE TITANMATTEMETAL 2017 R17RGE99AW POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING 2017 R17RHE99AU POLARIS GENERAL 4 1000 EPS SILVER PEARL 2016 Z16VAA87A2 RZR 900 WHITE LIGHTNING 2016 Z16VAE87AL RZR 900 EPS TRAIL STEALTH BLACK 2016 Z16VAE87AU RZR 900 EPS TRAIL MATTE TURBO SILVER 2016 Z16VAX87AM RZR 900 EPS XC EDITION TITANIUM M METALLIC 2016 Z16VBA87A2 RZR S 900 WHITE LIGHTNING 2016 Z16VBA87AB RZR S 900 PAINT BLUE FIRE 2016 Z16VBE87AE RZR S 900 EPS SPECTRA ORANGE 2016 Z16VBE87AS RZR S 900 EPS MATTE SUNSET RED 2016 Z16VBE99AB RZR S 1000 EPS BLUE FIRE METALLIC 2016 Z16VBE99AK RZR S 1000 EPS BLACK PEARL 2016 Z16VBE99AW RZR S 1000 EPS MATTE WHITE LIGHTNING 2016 Z16VCE87AE RZR 4 900 EPS SPECTRA ORANGE 2016 Z16VCE87AS RZR 4 900 EPS MATTE SUNSET RED 2016 Z16VDE99AM RZR XP 1000 EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC 2016 Z16VDE99AS RZR XP 1000 EPS SUNSET RED 2016 Z16VDM99AM RZR XP 1000 EPS HIGH LIFTER TITANIUM MATTE 2016 Z16VFE92AE RZR XP 4 TURBO EPS SPECTRA ORANGE 2016 Z16VFE92AH RZR XP 4 TURBO EPS GRAPHITE CRYSTAL 2016 Z16VFE92AS RZR XP 4 TURBO EPS MATTE SUNSET RED 2016 Z16VFE92AW RZR XP 4 TURBO EPS MATTE WHITE LIGHTNING 2016 Z16VFE99AM RZR XP 4 1000 EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC 2016 Z16VFE99AS RZR XP 4 1000 EPS SUNSET RED 2016 Z16VFM99AM RZR XP 4 1000 EPS HIGH LIFTER ED TITANIUM M 2017 Z17VAA87A2 RZR 900 WHITE LIGHTNING 2017 Z17VAE87AB RZR 900 EPS BLUE FIRE 2017 Z17VAE87AK RZR 900 EPS BLACK PEARL 2017 Z17VAX87AK RZR 900 EPS XC BLACK PEARL 2017 Z17VBA87A2 RZR S 900 WHITE LIGHTNING 2017 Z17VBE87AB RZR S 900 EPS VELOCITY BLUE 2017 Z17VBE87AK RZR S 900 EPS BLACK PEARL 2017 Z17VBE99AL RZR S 1000 EPS STEALTH BLACK 2017 Z17VBE99AR RZR S 1000 EPS INDY RED 2017 Z17VCE87AB RZR 4 900 EPS VELOCITY BLUE 2017 Z17VCE87AK RZR 4 900 EPS BLACK PEARL 2017 Z17VDE92AK RZR XP TURBO EPS CRUISER BLACK 2017 Z17VDE92AM RZR XP TURBO EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC 2017 Z17VDE99AM RZR XP 1000 EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC 2017 Z17VDE99AW RZR XP 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING 2017 Z17VDK99AK RZR XP 1000 EPS VELOCITY BLUE LE 2017 Z17VDM99AB RZR XP 1000 EPS HIGH LIFTER VEL BLUE 2017 Z17VDR99AZ RZR XP 1000 EPS BOULDERS ED MATTE GOLD 2017 Z17VFE92AK RZR XP 4 TURBO EPS CRUISER BLACK 2017 Z17VFE92AM RZR XP 4 TURBO EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC 2017 Z17VFE99AM RZR XP 4 1000 EPS TITANIUM METALLIC 2017 Z17VFE99AW RZR XP 4 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING 2017 Z17VFM99AB RZR XP 4 1000 EPS HIGH LIFTER ED VEL BLUE
Reason for Recall
The vehicle engine can misfire and the temperatures of the exhaust and nearby components can get too hot and cause the components to melt, and/or a contaminated brake master cylinder may cause unintended brake drag, posing burn and fire hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris for a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly, and consumers can check their VIN on the Polaris website.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
- Units Affected
- About 13,500 (The RZR Turbo and RZR 900 and 1000 have previously been recalled.)
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17102 |
| Date reported | March 2, 2017 |
| Date initiated | March 2, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Units affected | About 13,500 (The RZR Turbo and RZR 900 and 1000 have previously been recalled.) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves model year 2016 and 2017 RZR 900, 1000, Turbo and GENERAL 1000 recreational off-road vehicles (ROVs). "Polaris" is printed on the front grill and "RZR" or "GENERAL" is printed on the side of the rear cargo area. The ROVs were sold in various colors. The following models are included in the recall. Model Year Model Number Model 2016 R16RGE99A7 POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS INDY RED 2016 R16RGE99AE POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS DELUXE ORANGEBURST 2016 R16RGE99AV POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS VELOCITY BLUE LE 2017 R17RGE99A7 POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS INDY RED 2017 R17RGE99A9 POLARIS GEN 1000 EPS HUNTER ED CAMO 2017 R17RGE99AM POLARIS GEN 1000 EPS DXE TITANMATTEMETAL 2017 R17RGE99AW POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING 2017 R17RHE99AU POLARIS GENERAL 4 1000 EPS SILVER PEARL 2016 Z16VAA87A2 RZR 900 WHITE LIGHTNING 2016 Z16VAE87AL RZR 900 EPS TRAIL STEALTH BLACK 2016 Z16VAE87AU RZR 900 EPS TRAIL MATTE TURBO SILVER 2016 Z16VAX87AM RZR 900 EPS XC EDITION TITANIUM M METALLIC 2016 Z16VBA87A2 RZR S 900 WHITE LIGHTNING 2016 Z16VBA87AB RZR S 900 PAINT BLUE FIRE 2016 Z16VBE87AE RZR S 900 EPS SPECTRA ORANGE 2016 Z16VBE87AS RZR S 900 EPS MATTE SUNSET RED 2016 Z16VBE99AB RZR S 1000 EPS BLUE FIRE METALLIC 2016 Z16VBE99AK RZR S 1000 EPS BLACK PEARL 2016 Z16VBE99AW RZR S 1000 EPS MATTE WHITE LIGHTNING 2016 Z16VCE87AE RZR 4 900 EPS SPECTRA ORANGE 2016 Z16VCE87AS RZR 4 900 EPS MATTE SUNSET RED 2016 Z16VDE99AM RZR XP 1000 EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC 2016 Z16VDE99AS RZR XP 1000 EPS SUNSET RED 2016 Z16VDM99AM RZR XP 1000 EPS HIGH LIFTER TITANIUM MATTE 2016 Z16VFE92AE RZR XP 4 TURBO EPS SPECTRA ORANGE 2016 Z16VFE92AH RZR XP 4 TURBO EPS GRAPHITE CRYSTAL 2016 Z16VFE92AS RZR XP 4 TURBO EPS MATTE SUNSET RED 2016 Z16VFE92AW RZR XP 4 TURBO EPS MATTE WHITE LIGHTNING 2016 Z16VFE99AM RZR XP 4 1000 EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC 2016 Z16VFE99AS RZR XP 4 1000 EPS SUNSET RED 2016 Z16VFM99AM RZR XP 4 1000 EPS HIGH LIFTER ED TITANIUM M 2017 Z17VAA87A2 RZR 900 WHITE LIGHTNING 2017 Z17VAE87AB RZR 900 EPS BLUE FIRE 2017 Z17VAE87AK RZR 900 EPS BLACK PEARL 2017 Z17VAX87AK RZR 900 EPS XC BLACK PEARL 2017 Z17VBA87A2 RZR S 900 WHITE LIGHTNING 2017 Z17VBE87AB RZR S 900 EPS VELOCITY BLUE 2017 Z17VBE87AK RZR S 900 EPS BLACK PEARL 2017 Z17VBE99AL RZR S 1000 EPS STEALTH BLACK 2017 Z17VBE99AR RZR S 1000 EPS INDY RED 2017 Z17VCE87AB RZR 4 900 EPS VELOCITY BLUE 2017 Z17VCE87AK RZR 4 900 EPS BLACK PEARL 2017 Z17VDE92AK RZR XP TURBO EPS CRUISER BLACK 2017 Z17VDE92AM RZR XP TURBO EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC 2017 Z17VDE99AM RZR XP 1000 EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC 2017 Z17VDE99AW RZR XP 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING 2017 Z17VDK99AK RZR XP 1000 EPS VELOCITY BLUE LE 2017 Z17VDM99AB RZR XP 1000 EPS HIGH LIFTER VEL BLUE 2017 Z17VDR99AZ RZR XP 1000 EPS BOULDERS ED MATTE GOLD 2017 Z17VFE92AK RZR XP 4 TURBO EPS CRUISER BLACK 2017 Z17VFE92AM RZR XP 4 TURBO EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC 2017 Z17VFE99AM RZR XP 4 1000 EPS TITANIUM METALLIC 2017 Z17VFE99AW RZR XP 4 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING 2017 Z17VFM99AB RZR XP 4 1000 EPS HIGH LIFTER ED VEL BLUE. Recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.. Units affected: About 13,500 (The RZR Turbo and RZR 900 and 1000 have previously been recalled.).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The vehicle engine can misfire and the temperatures of the exhaust and nearby components can get too hot and cause the components to melt, and/or a contaminated brake master cylinder may cause unintended brake drag, posing burn and fire hazards.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris for a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly, and consumers can check their VIN on the Polaris website.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 2, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17102.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (17102) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
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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