CPSC recall · Reported April 2, 2018
Polaris Recalls RZR XP 1000 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) Due to Fire Hazard
If the exhaust silencer fatigues and cracks, the heat shield may not manage heat, which may lead to melting of nearby components or fire.
Polaris Industries, Inc., of Minn. recalled This recall involves Model Year 2014-18 Polaris RZR XP 1000 recreational off-highway vehi….
Polaris Recalls RZR XP 1000 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Polaris Industries, Inc., of Minn. in April 2, 2018. Reason: If the exhaust silencer fatigues and cracks, the heat shield may not manage heat, which may lead to melting o…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding the affected vehicles and contact a Polaris deal…. Verify recall #18133 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Polaris Industries, Inc., of Minn. issued this CPSC recall-If the exhaust silencer fatigues and cracks, the heat shield may not manage heat, which may lead to melting o….
- None
- agency class
- April 2, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18133 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.
Vehicles recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 7,783 vehicles recalls on record
Product description
This recall involves Model Year 2014-18 Polaris RZR XP 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The ROVs have "POLARIS" stamped on the front and back grilles, and "Polaris," "RZR," "1000," & "XP" stickers on the side panels. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found on the right rear frame of the vehicle, to the rear of the engine. Polaris Model Year 2014 - 2018 RZR Silencer Year Model # Model 2014 Z146T1EAM RZR XP 4 1000 EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC 2014 Z146T1EAW RZR XP 4 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING LE 2014 Z14ST1EAK RZR XP 1000 EPS BLACK PEARL LE 2014 Z14ST1EAM RZR XP 1000 EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC LE 2014 Z14ST1EAN RZR XP 1000 EPS MATTE NUCLEAR SUNSET LE 2014 Z14ST1EAW RZR XP 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING LE 2015 Z15VDE99AL RZR XP 1000 EPS HIGH LIFTER EDITION 2015 Z15VDE99AO RZR XP 1000 EPS ORANGE MADNESS 2015 Z15VDE99AP RZR XP 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING (MONOCHROME 2015 Z15VDE99AT RZR XP 1000 EPS HAVASU RED PEARL 2015 Z15VDE99AV RZR XP 1000 EPS VOODOO BLUE 2015 Z15VDE99AW RZR XP 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING 2015 Z15VDE99AZ RZR XP 1000 EPS STEALTH BLACK 2015 Z15VDK99AA RZR XP 1000 EPS DESERT EDITION 2015 Z15VDK99AU RZR XP 1000 EPS FOX SHOX EDITION TURBO SILV 2015 Z15VFE99AP RZR XP 4 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING (MONOCHRO 2015 Z15VFE99AT RZR XP 4 1000 EPS HAVASU RED PEARL 2015 Z15VFE99AV RZR XP 4 1000 EPS VOODOO BLUE 2016 Z16VDE99AF RZR XP 1000 EPS ELECTRIC BLUE METALLIC 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 Z16VFE99AF RZR XP 4 1000 EPS ELECTRIC BLUE METALLIC 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 Z17VDE99AM RZR XP 1000 EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC 2017 Z17VDE99AP RZR XP 1000 EPS GLOSS WHITE LIGHTNING 2017 Z17VDE99AW RZR XP 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING 2017 Z17VDE99TK RZR XP 1000 EPS RED AND BLACK PEARL 2017 Z17VDE99TW 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 Z17VFE99AM RZR XP 4 1000 EPS TITANIUM METALLIC 2017 Z17VFE99AP RZR XP 4 1000 EPS GLOSS WHITE LIGHTNING 2017 Z17VFE99AW RZR XP 4 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING 2017 Z17VFE99TK RZR XP 4 1000 EPS RED AND BLACK PEARL 2017 Z17VFE99TW RZR XP 4 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING 2017 Z17VFM99AB RZR XP 4 1000 EPS HIGH LIFTER ED VEL BLUE 2018 Z18VDE99AK RZR XP 1000 EPS RED AND BLACK PEARL 2018 Z18VDE99AW RZR XP 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING 2018 Z18VDE99BK RZR XP 1000 EPS RED AND BLACK PEARL 2018 Z18VDE99BW RZR XP 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING 2018 Z18VDK99AK RZR XP 1000 EPS RIDE COMMAND BLACK PEARL 2018 Z18VDK99BK RZR XP 1000 EPS RIDE CMD BLACK PEARL (50) 2018 Z18VDM99AL RZR XP 1000 EPS HL EDITION STEALTH BLACK 2018 Z18VDR99AL RZR XP 1000 EPS TRAILS AND ROCKS GOLD MM 2018 Z18VDR99BL RZR XP 1000 EPS TRAILS AND ROCKS GOLD MM 2018 Z18VFE99AK RZR XP 4 1000 EPS RED AND BLACK PEARL 2018 Z18VFE99AW RZR XP 4 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING 2018 Z18VFE99BK RZR XP 4 1000 EPS RED AND BLACK PEARL 2018 Z18VFE99BW RZR XP 4 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING 2018 Z18VFK99AK RZR XP 4 1000 EPS RIDE COMMAND BLACK PEARL 2018 Z18VFK99BK RZR XP 4 1000 EPS RIDE CMD BLACK PEARL (50) 2018 Z18VFM99AL RZR XP 4 1000 EPS HL EDITION STEALTH BLACK
Reason for recall
If the exhaust silencer fatigues and cracks, the heat shield may not manage heat, which may lead to melting of nearby components or fire.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop riding the affected vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer for a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18133 |
| Date reported | April 2, 2018 |
| Date initiated | April 2, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Polaris Industries, Inc., of Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 107,000 |
| 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 riding the affected vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer for a free repair.
- Check the recall number (18133) 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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