Model Year 2020-2023 Sportsman 1000 S and Scrambler 1000 S All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

CPSC Recall #23-720 — January 5, 2023

Recall #23-720 Date: January 5, 2023 Remedy: Repair

Product

Model Year 2020-2023 Sportsman 1000 S and Scrambler 1000 S All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

Description

This recall involves certain vehicle identification numbers (VINs) of Model Year 2020-2023 Sportsman 1000 S and Scrambler 1000 S ATVs. The recalled ATVs were sold in the following colors: black, orange, gray, blue and graphite. POLARIS is stamped on the front grille and POLARIS and Sportsman or Scrambler are printed on the sides of the vehicles. The model name, including “XP” is also printed on the side of the chassis. The VIN is located on the ATV’s left rear frame. 

Hazard

Electrostatic discharge outside the fuel tank can ignite fuel spills while refueling, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

The firm has received 16 reports of fire, including one report of personal injury and one report of property damage, outside the U.S.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris will instruct dealers to install new fuel filler neck clamps and, if needed, a fill neck cover.  Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is contacting registered owners directly to provide more details about the repair.

Units Affected

About 3,800 (In addition, about 780 were sold in Canada)

Sold At

Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2019 through October 2022 for between $15,000 and $17,800.

Manufacturer

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota

Manufactured In

United States

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Repair. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.