The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·10713·Announced 2009-12-22

Polaris Recalls 2009-2010 Sportsman ATVs Due to Steering Control Hazard

Polaris is recalling approximately 8,500 2009-2010 Sportsman ATVs because a front suspension part can separate, causing loss of steering control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that poses a risk of injury or death, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 8,500 model year 2009 and 2010 Polaris Sportsman All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). The recall involves specific models including the Sportsman XP 550, Sportsman 550, Sportsman X2 550, Sportsman Touring 550, Sportsman XP 850, and Sportsman Touring 850. These vehicles were manufactured between January and August 2009 and sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from February 2009 through November 2009 for between $7,500 and $10,800.

The recall is due to a defect where the front suspension ball joint stem can separate from the steering knuckle. This separation can cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death. Polaris has received 19 reports of incidents involving the recalled ATVs, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact their local Polaris dealer to determine if their model and VIN number are included in the recall and to schedule a free repair. Polaris is also directly contacting registered owners about the recall. For additional information, consumers can contact Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.polarisindustries.com.

The recalled product

Product
2009-2010 Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Category
Vehicle — ATV
Hazard
Affected units
8,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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