CPSC recall · Reported March 16, 2023
Polaris Recalls Sportsman All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire and Crash Hazards (Recall Alert)
An improperly assembled wiring harness can contact the brake line and/or vehicle frame during use which can result in a loss of the use of the front brakes and/or fire, posing fir…
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota recalled This recall involves certain VINs of model years 2021-2023 Sportsman 450 and 570 ATVs. Th….
Polaris Recalls Sportsman All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire and Crash Hazards (Recall Aler… was recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota in March 16, 2023. Reason: An improperly assembled wiring harness can contact the brake line and/or vehicle frame during use which can r…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a Polaris dealer to…. Verify recall #23734 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota issued this CPSC recall-An improperly assembled wiring harness can contact the brake line and/or vehicle frame during use which can r….
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- March 16, 2023
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23734 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 certain VINs of model years 2021-2023 Sportsman 450 and 570 ATVs. The recalled ATVs were sold in the following colors: green, blue, beige, red, camouflage, gray, titanium metallic, black, white, azure crystal and orange. POLARIS is stamped on the front grille and POLARIS and Sportsman are printed on the sides of the vehicles. The model name is also printed on the side of the chassis. The VIN is located on the ATV's left rear frame. Consumers can enter their VIN online at www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls to check if their ATVs are recalled.
Reason for recall
An improperly assembled wiring harness can contact the brake line and/or vehicle frame during use which can result in a loss of the use of the front brakes and/or fire, posing fire and crash hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is contacting registered owners directly to provide more details about the repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 23734 |
| Date reported | March 16, 2023 |
| Date initiated | March 16, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota |
| Affected scope | About 80,000 (In addition, about 13,900 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has not…
- Check the recall number (23734) 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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