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Polaris Recalls 50,000 Off Road Vehicles For Fire Hazard
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Brand/Company:
Polaris / Off Road Vehicles
Polaris Recall Overview:
The recall includes the Polaris RZR manufactured in 2015. The vehicle’s fuel tank line is misrouted which causes it to become pinched. The pinched fuel line can cause the tan to become pressurized causing a fuel leak and/or fire.
Polaris has received four reports of RZR 900s with fuel leaks and two reports of the vehicles catching on fire, one of which included a minor burn injury to a consumer. The company received 25 reports of RZR 1000s with fuel leaks. No injuries reported for RZR 1000s.
Which Models Are Involved:
Please refer to the chart below to see if your vehicle is part of the recall.
| Model Year 2015 RZR 900 | |
| Model Name | VIN Range(s) |
| RZR 900 | 4XAVBE874FB201435 through 4XAVAA878FB961699 and 3NSVBE870FF361395 through 3NSVBE875FF444241 VINs are not sequential and not all VINs in the ranges are included in the recall. |
| RZR S 900 | |
| RZR 4 900 | |
| RZR 900 XC | |
| Model Year 2015 RZR 1000 | |
| Model Name | VIN Range |
| RZR XP 1000 | 4XAVFE993FB207778 through 4XAVFE991FB962847 VINs are not sequential and not all VINs in the range are included in the recall. |
| RZR XP 1000 Mudder | |
| RZR XP4 1000 | |
These items were sold new+ at Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2014 through August 2015. Polaris RZR 900s sold for about $12,800 to $18,300. Polaris RZR 1000s sold for about $20,300 to $23,500.
Consumer Reactions:
Fuel Leak in Off-Highway Vehicles Prompts Recall from Polaris https://t.co/jzpKpVSgug pic.twitter.com/aXOUSrBr2g
— NC Consumers Council (@NCConsumer) October 8, 2015
Another Polaris recall, this time for fuel leaks that have caught fire. Seven 2015 RZR models: http://t.co/EUWWcBmOcy — Jim Hammerand (@mspbjHammer) October 7, 2015
What To Do If You’ve Purchased This Vehicle:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting its customers directly and sending a recall letter to each registered owner.
Contact Polaris:
Should you have any questions regarding your vehicle or this recall, please contact Polaris toll-free at 888-704-5290 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com and click on Product Safety Recalls for more information.
For Further Information On This Recall:
Please visit the CPSC.gov page for further information, images, and details.