Polaris Recalls Sportsman 570 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak, Fire Hazards
CPSC recall 17190 · announced July 19, 2017 · Polaris Industries · 25,600 units affected
The product
This recall involves model year 2014 Polaris Sportsman 570 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The ATVs were sold in several colors. "Polaris" is printed on the front grill, and "Sportsman 570" is printed on the side panel. YEAR MODEL DESCRIPTION 2014 A14MH57AA SPORTSMAN 570 EFI SAGE GREEN 2014 A14MH57AD SPORTSMAN 570 EFI INDY RED 2014 A14MH57AC SPORTSMAN 570 EFI POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO 2014 A14MH5EAA SPORTSMAN 570 EPS SAGE GREEN 2014 A14MH5EAJ SPORTSMAN 570 EPS BRIGHT WHITE 2014 A14DH57AA SPORTSMAN TOURING 570 EFI SAGE GREEN 2014 A14DH57AJ SPORTSMAN TOURING 570 EFI BRIGHT WHITE 2014 A14MH5EAC SPORTSMAN 570 EPS POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO
The hazard
Fuel can leak into the headlight pod, posing fuel leak and fire hazards.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Polaris has received 30 reports of fuel leaks and four incidents involving a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Polaris dealers from April 2014 through May 2017 for between $6,500 and $7,700.
Consumer contact: Polaris toll-free at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. through 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.polaris.com and click on "Off Road Safety Recalls" for more information. In addition, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the "Product Safety Recalls" page to see if your vehicle is included in any recalls.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.