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Product Recall Number: 17-195

Why was RZR 170 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) recalled?

The fuel tank neck can crack or the wiring harness can overheat or short circuit, posing fuel leak and fire hazards. 

RZR 170 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Here's product recall specific data for RZR 170 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs).

  • Product Recall Number: 17-195

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2017-07-25

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: RZR 170 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)

  • Description: This recall involves all model year 2015 through 2017 youth RZR 170 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The recalled ROVs have two seats and were sold in red, blue and white. For model year 2015 ROVs, “Polaris” is printed on the front grill, “RZR” is printed on the rear panel, and “170” is printed on the front panel. For model year 2016 and 2017 ROVs, “Polaris” is printed on the front grill and on the rear panel, and “RZR” is printed on the front panel. The VIN is printed on the frame on the driver’s side front wheel well. Year Model Description 2015 R15YAV17AA RZR 170 EFI RED 2015 R15YAV17AF RZR 170 EFI BLUE 2015 R15YAV17BA RZR 170 EFI RED 2015 R15YAV17BF RZR 170 EFI BLUE 2016 Z16YAV17AB RZR 170 WHITE 2016 Z16YAV17AF RZR 170 BLUE 2016 Z16YAV1CAB RZR 170 WHITE 2016 Z16YAV1CAF RZR 170 BLUE 2017 Z17YAV17A2 RZR 170 WHITE 2017 Z17YAV17A5 RZR 170 BLUE

  • Hazard Description: The fuel tank neck can crack or the wiring harness can overheat or short circuit, posing fuel leak and fire hazards. 

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: 16800

  • Incidents: Polaris has received 102 reports of cracked fuel tank necks and 28 reports of burning, smoking, melted and/or shorted wires, including four reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.

  • Sold At:  Polaris dealers nationwide from February 2015 through July 2017 for between $4,600 and $4,800.

  • Importers: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

  • Manufacturers: Aeon Motors Ltd., of Taiwan

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Taiwan

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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