Sportsman 850 and 1000 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
CPSC Recall #17-112 — March 21, 2017
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
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units Affected
About 19,200
Sold At
Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2014 through March 2017 for between $8,500 and $15,000.
Importer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Manufactured In
U.S.