Product Recall Number: 18-144
Why was Polaris Phoenix 200 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) recalled?
The throttle limiter can fail due to damage during shipping, posing a crash hazard.
Product Recall Number: 18-144
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2018-04-19
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Polaris Phoenix 200 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
Description: This recall involves all model year 2014 through 2017 Phoenix 200 all-terrain vehicles. “Polaris” is stamped on the front grill and on the sides of the ATV seats, and “Phoenix 200” is stamped on the side panels. The ATVs were sold in blue and gray. Model numbers A14PB20AF, A15YAP20AF, A16YAP20AF and A17YAP20A8 are included in this recall. The model number is located on the vehicle frame. To check for recalled vehicles by vehicle identification number (VIN) visit www.polaris.com.
Hazard Description: The throttle limiter can fail due to damage during shipping, posing a crash hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 5,600
Incidents: Polaris has received nine reports of a damaged throttle limiter, including one report of throttle limiter failure that resulted in minor injuries.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris for instructions on how to inspect for a damaged throttle limiter, and, if damaged, to schedule a free repair.
Sold At: Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2013 through April 2018 for about $3,600.
Importers: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Manufacturers: Aeon Motor Co., of Taiwan
Distributors: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed