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Sportsman 850 and 1000 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

CPSC Recall #17-112 — March 21, 2017

Recall Summary

Recall Number17-112
Recall DateMarch 21, 2017
Remedy TypeRepair
Units AffectedAbout 19,200
ImporterPolaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Manufactured InU.S.

Where It Was Sold

Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2014 through March 2017 for between $8
500 and $15
000.

Product

Sportsman 850 and 1000 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

Description

This recall involves all model year 2015 and 2016 Polaris Sportsman 850 and 1000 model all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). “Polaris” is printed on the front grill and “Sportsman 850” or “Sportsman 1000” is printed on the side of the steering column. The ATVs were sold in several colors. The model number is located on the fuel tank cover. The following models are included in the recall:Model YearModel NumberModel/Color2015A15SXA85AJSportsman 850 White Lightning2015A15SXA85AASportsman 850 Sage Green2015A15SXA85ACSportsman 850 Polaris Pursuit Camo2015A15SXE85ASSportsman 850 SP Sunset Red2015A15SXE85AMSportsman 850 SP Titanium Matte Metallic2015A15SYE85ASSportsman Touring 850 SP Sunset Red2015A15SYE85AVSportsman Touring 850 SP Blue Fire2015A15SXE95AWSportsman XP 1000 Matte White Le2015A15SXE95AKSportsman XP 1000 SP Black Pearl Metallic2015A15SXE95ACSportsman XP 1000 Polaris Pursuit Camo2015A15SYE95AXSportsman Touring XP 1000 Bronze Mist2015A15SXL95AMSportsman XP 1000 Titanium Matte Metallic2015A15SYL95APSportsman XP 1000 Touring White Pearl Metal2016A16SXA85A2Sportsman 850 White Lightning2016A16SXA85A1Sportsman 850 Sage Green2016A16SXA85A9Sportsman 850 Polaris Pursuit® Camo2016A16SXE85ABSportsman 850 SP Velocity Blue2016A16SXE85ASSportsman 850 SP Sunset Red2016A16SXN85A3Sportsman 850 High Lifter Edition2016A16SXE85AMSportsman 850 SP Titanium Matte Metallic2016A16SYE85ASSportsman Touring 850 SP Sunset Red2016A16SXE95AGSportsman XP 1000 Matte Sagebrush Green2016A16SXE95ARSportsman XP 1000 Havasu Red Pearl2016A16SXD95A9Sportsman XP 1000 Hunter Edition2016A16SYE95AKSportsman Touring XP 1000 Black Pearl2016A16SXM95ALSportsman XP 1000 High Lifter Edition2016A16SYE95APSportsman Touring XP 1000 Pearl White Le

Hazard

The right side panel heat shield can melt, posing burn and fire hazards to riders. In addition, in 2015 Sportsman 1000 ATVs, the exhaust springs can stretch and damage the exhaust seal, which can result in exhaust leaks and pose burn and fire hazards.

Incidents & Injuries

Polaris has received at least 793 incidents, including reports of warped, melted or burned side panels, 47 fires and four minor burn injuries.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free 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.

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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.

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