Polaris Recalls RZR XP Turbo S Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 18762 · announced August 27, 2018 · Polaris Industries · 1,300 units affected
The product
This recall involves model year 2018 RZR XP Turbo S recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) sold in red and blue. The recalled vehicles have "POLARIS" printed on the front grille, "POLARIS" printed beneath the doors, and "RZR" printed on the rear fenders. The vehicle identification number (VIN) and model number can be found on a label affixed to the vehicle frame in the left front wheel well. Polaris Model Year 2018 RZR XP Turbo S Year Model Number Model/Color 2018 Z18VEL92BR RZR XP TURBO S WITH RIDE CMD AND LV INDY RED 2018 Z18VEL92BK RZR XP TURBO S WITH RIDE CMD AND LV POL BLUE
The hazard
In the event of a high-speed rollover, the vehicle's rollover protection structure (ROPS) can fracture, providing inadequate protection during a rollover.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all registered owners directly. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Polaris has received six reports of rollover protection structures fracturing during rollovers. Polaris has received one report of an injury but does not attribute it to ROPS fractures.
Sold at: Polaris dealers nationwide from January 2018 through August 2018 for about $27,500.
Consumer contact: Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 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.