The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·17061·Announced 2016-12-29

Polaris Recalls Sportsman 570 ATVs Due to Fuel Leak Fire Hazard

Polaris is recalling approximately 9,900 Sportsman 570 ATVs because the air intake duct can contact the fuel rail, causing a fuel leak and fire hazard.

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 fire hazard due to a fuel leak, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 9,900 Sportsman 570 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) due to a fire hazard. The recall includes model year 2014 through 2016 Sportsman 570 Touring and X2 models, as well as model year 2017 Sportsman 570 6x6 models. These vehicles were sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2013 through December 2016 for between $7,700 and $11,000.

The hazard exists because the air intake duct can contact the fuel rail, which can cause a fuel leak. Polaris has received 35 reports of damaged fuel rails and leaks, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly. Consumers can also contact Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.polaris.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Sportsman 570 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Category
Vehicle — All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
Hazard
Affected units
9,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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