2009 Model Year Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
CPSC Recall #09-755 — July 21, 2009
Product
2009 Model Year Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Description
This recall involves the Polaris ATVs with model year 2009. The ATVs were sold under market names Sportsman ESP XP 850 and Sportsman XP 850 ATVs. The model and serial number identification decal is located on the left side of the machine on the frame rail below the front fender. The following models are being recalled:Market NameModel NumberMarket NameModel NumberSportsman ESP XP 850A09ZX85AGSportsman XP 850A09ZN85ALSportsman ESP XP 850A09ZX85ALSportsman XP 850A09ZN85AQSportsman ESP XP 850A09ZX85AQSportsman XP 850A09ZN85ASSportsman ESP XP 850A09ZX85ARSportsman XP 850A09ZN85ATSportsman ESP XP 850A09ZX85ASSportsman XP 850A09ZN85AXSportsman ESP XP 850A09ZX85AXSportsman XP 850A09ZN8XALSportsman ESP XP 850A09ZX8XAGSportsman XP 850A09ZN8XAQSportsman ESP XP 850A09ZX8XALSportsman XP 850A09ZN8XASSportsman ESP XP 850A09ZX8XAQSportsman XP 850A09ZN8XAXSportsman ESP XP 850A09ZX8XAR Sportsman ESP XP 850A09ZX8XAS Sportsman ESP XP 850A09ZX8XAX
Hazard
The valve assembly can fail in freezing temperatures, causing oil to leak into the exhaust system. This could pose a fire and burn hazard to the rider.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received six reports of the valve assembly failing in freezing temperatures, resulting in three small fires. Minor fire damage to air boxes, ignition coils and the seat were reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the ATV in sub-freezing temperatures and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have received direct mail notification of this recall if they are likely to experience consistently sub-freezing temperatures.
Units Affected
About 4,700
Sold At
Polaris dealers nationwide from September 2008 through June 2009 for about $9000.
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Manufactured In
United States