Product Recall Number: 16-702
Why was Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROV) recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 16-702
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2015-10-06
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of 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 Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 53,000 vehicles
Incidents: 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.
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.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Distributors: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Manufactured In: United States and Mexico
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed