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Product Recall Number: 23-734

Why was Model Years 2021-2023 Sportsman 450 and 570 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) recalled?

An improperly assembled wiring harness can contact the brake line and/or vehicle frame during use which can result in a loss of the use of the front brakes and/or fire, posing fire and crash hazards. 

Model Years 2021-2023 Sportsman 450 and 570 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Here's product recall specific data for Model Years 2021-2023 Sportsman 450 and 570 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).

  • Product Recall Number: 23-734

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2023-03-16

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Model Years 2021-2023 Sportsman 450 and 570 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

  • Description: This recall involves certain VINs of model years 2021-2023 Sportsman 450 and 570 ATVs. The recalled ATVs were sold in the following colors: green, blue, beige, red, camouflage, gray, titanium metallic, black, white, azure crystal and orange. POLARIS is stamped on the front grille and POLARIS and Sportsman are printed on the sides of the vehicles. The model name is also printed on the side of the chassis. The VIN is located on the ATV’s left rear frame. Consumers can enter their VIN online at www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls to check if their ATVs are recalled.

  • Hazard Description: An improperly assembled wiring harness can contact the brake line and/or vehicle frame during use which can result in a loss of the use of the front brakes and/or fire, posing fire and crash hazards. 

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 80,000 (In addition, about 13,900 were sold in Canada)

  • Incidents: The firm has received five reports of fire and three reports of damaged wires. Of the five reports of fire, two reports also indicated a loss of the front brake function.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is contacting registered owners directly to provide more details about the repair.

  • Sold At: Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2019 through November 2022 for between $6,600 and $11,600.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed