The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·17102·Announced 2017-03-02

Polaris Recalls RZR and GENERAL Off-Highway Vehicles for Fire Hazards

Polaris is recalling about 13,500 RZR and GENERAL off-highway vehicles due to engine misfires and brake issues that can cause fires and burns.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant property damage reports (14 fires) and a structural vehicle defect (brake master cylinder contamination) posing fire and burn hazards, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant property-damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 13,500 model year 2016 and 2017 RZR 900, 1000, Turbo, and GENERAL 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The recall was issued because the vehicle engine can misfire, causing exhaust and nearby components to overheat and melt. Additionally, a contaminated brake master cylinder may cause unintended brake drag. These defects pose burn and fire hazards.

Polaris has received 14 reports of vehicles catching fire related to the brake master cylinder, one report of fire, and two reports of melting vehicle components related to an engine misfire. No injuries have been reported. The affected vehicles were sold by Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2015 through February 2017 for between $12,800 and $24,000.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris for a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly, and consumers can check their VIN on the Polaris website.

The recalled product

Product
Polaris recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
13,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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