Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROV)
CPSC Recall #16-702 — October 6, 2015
Product
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROV)
Description
On some model year 2015 vehicles, the fuel tank vent line can be misrouted and become pinched, causing the fuel tank to pressurize and leak fuel.
Hazard
The vehicles' fuel tank vent line can be misrouted, causing it to become pinched. This can cause the fuel tank to pressurize and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
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.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 53,000 vehicles
Sold 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.
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Manufactured In
United States and Mexico