Polaris Recalls Sportsman 570 ATVs Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazards

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling about 25,600 model year 2014 Sportsman 570 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The recall involves specific model numbers including A14MH57AA, A14MH57AD, A14MH57AC, A14MH5EAA, A14MH5EAJ, A14DH57AA, A14DH57AJ, and A14MH5EAC. These vehicles were sold in various colors such as sage green, indy red, bright white, and Polaris pursuit camo.

The recall is due to a defect where fuel can leak into the headlight pod, which poses fuel leak and fire hazards. Polaris has received 30 reports of fuel leaks and four incidents involving a fire. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

The affected ATVs were sold by Polaris dealers from April 2014 through May 2017 for between $6,500 and $7,700. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is also contacting all known purchasers directly. For more information, consumers can call Polaris toll-free at 800-765-2747 or check their vehicle identification number (VIN) on the Polaris website.

The recalled product

Product

Sportsman 570 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

Manufacturer

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Category

Vehicle — All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)

Hazard

• fuel-leak
• fire

Affected units

25,600

Distribution

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