Polaris RZR XP 4 Turbo ROVs
CPSC Recall #18-708 - December 21, 2017
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 18-708 |
| Recall Date | December 21, 2017 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 560 |
| Manufacturer | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Importer | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Manufactured In | Mexico |
Where It Was Sold
| Polaris dealers nationwide from September 2017 through October 2017 for between $22 |
| 500 and $25 |
| 500. |
Product
Polaris RZR XP 4 Turbo ROVs
Description
This recall involves Polaris model year 2018 RZR XP 4 Turbo recreational off-highway vehicle (ROVs) with seating for four. “POLARIS” is printed on the front grill, “DOHC TURBO” and “EPS” on the front fenders, “POLARIS RZR XP” on the rear fenders, “POLARIS” along the bottom edge of the passenger compartment, and “POLARIS” on the rear light assembly. The VIN is printed on the right rear frame of the vehicle. Polaris Model Year 2018 RZR Model Year Model Number Model 2018 Z18VFE92BB RZR XP 4 TURBO EPS 168 VELOCITY BLUE 2018 Z18VFE92BS RZR XP 4 TURBO EPS 168 MATTE SUNSET RED 2018 Z18VFE92BU RZR XP 4 TURBO EPS 168 GHOST GRAY
Hazard
The return fuel line can be improperly secured which can cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents & Injuries
Polaris has received one report of a fire resulting from an improperly installed return fuel line. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact a Polaris dealer for a free inspection and repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident, they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.