Polaris Recalls ACE 325 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 6,300 model year 2014 through 2016 ACE 325 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). These single-seat vehicles were sold in white, green, and red at Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2014 through July 2017 for about $7,500. The recall involves specific VINs printed on the right front frame of the vehicles.

The recalled vehicles have a defect where the exhaust header pipe can crack and release hot exhaust gases into the engine compartment. This condition poses fire and burn hazards. Polaris has received six reports of cracked exhaust pipes, including two reports of seat damage due to melting. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly. For more information, consumers can call Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.polaris.com and click on “Off Road Safety Recalls.”

The recalled product

Product

Polaris ACE 325 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)

Manufacturer

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Category

Consumer Product — Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles

Hazard

• fire
• burn-injury

Affected units

6,300

Distribution

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