Polaris Recalls Sportsman All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 24369 · announced September 19, 2024 · Polaris Industries · 10,300 units affected
The product
This recall involves certain VINs of Polaris Model Year 2023-2024 Sportsman 850, XP 1000, and XP 1000 S ATVs. The recalled ATVs were sold in black, blue, camouflage, crimson, gray, green, red, silver and tan. "POLARIS" is stamped on the front side grille and "POLARIS" and "Sportsman" are printed on the sides of the vehicle. The model name is also printed on the side of the chassis. The VIN is located on the ATV's left rear frame. In addition, this recall involves fuel pump kits (part numbers 2208595 and 2208596) and fuel tank assemblies (part numbers 2522378 and 2522379) sold as service parts.
The hazard
The ATV can leak fuel at the fuel pump flange outlet, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury to the rider or passenger.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair to replace the fuel pump at the dealer's location. Polaris is contacting registered owners directly. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received 14 reports of fuel leaking from the recalled ATVs and three reports of fire. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2023 through June 2024 for between $10,600 and $18,000.
Consumer contact: Polaris Industries 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 "Product Safety News" located under the "Safety" column at the bottom of the page, or https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/ to check if your vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in any recalls. Consumers can contact Polaris' owner connections team at Owner.Connections@polaris.com or via an online forum accessible at https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/owner-resources/help-center/email.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.