CPSC recall · Reported April 13, 2017
Polaris Recalls Sportsman All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
The electronic power steering unit can malfunction, posing a crash hazard.
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. recalled This recall involves model year 2017 Polaris Sportsman 450, 570, 850, 1000 and Scrambler ….
Polaris Recalls Sportsman All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. in April 13, 2017. Reason: The electronic power steering unit can malfunction, posing a crash hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris to schedule…. Verify recall #17740 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The electronic power steering unit can malfunction, posing a crash hazard..
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- April 13, 2017
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17740 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 model year 2017 Polaris Sportsman 450, 570, 850, 1000 and Scrambler 1000 model ATVs. The recalled ATVs have "Polaris" printed on the front grill and "Sportsman 450," "Sportsman 570," "Sportsman 850," "Sportsman 1000" or "Scrambler 1000" printed on the side of the steering column. The ATVs were sold in several colors. The model number is located on the fuel tank cover. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.polaris.com. The following models are included in the recall: Model Year Model Number Model 2017 A17SEE50A1 SPORTSMAN 450 HO EPS SAGE GREEN 2017 A17SEE57A1 SPORTSMAN 570 EPS SAGE GREEN 2017 A17SEE57A7 SPORTSMAN 570 EPS INDY RED 2017 A17SEF57A4 SPORTSMAN 570 EPS UTILITY EDITION 2017 A17SEE57A9 SPORTSMAN 570 EPS PPC 2017 A17SDE57A2 SPORTSMAN TOURING 570 EPS BRIGHT WHITE 2017 A17SHE57AL SPORTSMAN 570 SP STEALTH BLACK 2017 A17SHE57AS SPORTSMAN 570 SP SUNSET RED 2017 A17SHD57AG SPORTSMAN 570 SP MATTE SAGEBRUSH GREEN 2017 A17SJE57AU SPORTSMAN TOURING 570 SP SILVER PEARL 2017 A17SWE57A1 SPORTSMAN X2 570 SAGE GREEN 2017 A17S6E57A1 SPORTSMAN 6X6 570 EPS SAGE GREEN 2017 A17SXE85A9 SPORTSMAN 850 SP PPC 2017 A17SXE85AB SPORTSMAN 850 SP RADAR BLUE 2017 A17SXE85AM SPORTSMAN 850 SP TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC 2017 A17SYE85AS SPORTSMAN TOURING 850 SP SUNSET RED 2017 A17SXE95AL SPORTSMAN XP 1000 STEALTH BLACK 2017 A17SYE95AK SPORTSMAN TOURING XP 1000 BLACK PEARL 2017 A17SVE95AM SCRAMBLER XP 1000 TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC
Reason for recall
The electronic power steering unit can malfunction, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17740 |
| Date reported | April 13, 2017 |
| Date initiated | April 13, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 3,800 |
| 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 ATVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting al…
- Check the recall number (17740) 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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