Use cautionConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published December 5, 2024
Polaris RZR XP 1000/4 1000 Recalls: Fire Hazard from Damaged Battery Cover
Polaris recalls 2024-2025 RZR XP 1000 and XP 4 1000 off-road vehicles with fire hazard if battery cover is damaged by seat base. Owners must install new cover or get repair.
The positive (+) battery terminal cover (red) can become damaged by the seat base, causing the positive (+) battery post to be exposed and contact nearby conductive components, resulting in an electrical short, posing a fire hazard.
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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Polaris is recalling certain 2024-2025 RZR XP 1000 and XP 4 1000 off-road vehicles due to a fire risk if the battery cover gets damaged by the seat base. This could cause electrical shorts and fires if the positive battery terminal cover is exposed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1807-polaris-rzr-xp-1000-4-1000-recalls-fire-hazard-from.
“Polaris RZR XP 1000/4 1000 Recalls: Fire Hazard from Damaged Battery Cover.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1807-polaris-rzr-xp-1000-4-1000-recalls-fire-hazard-from. Based on CPSC recall #10106 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Polaris-Recalls-RZR-XP-1000-and-XP-4-1000-Recreational-Off-Road-Vehicles-ROVs-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert).
The CPSC announced on Dec. 5, 2024, that Polaris is recalling certain 2024-2025 RZR XP 1000 and XP 4 1000 recreational off-road vehicles due to a fire hazard. Owners should contact Polaris for a free battery cover installation.
How to tell if you have it
Polaris Model Year 2024-2025 RZR XP 1000 ROVs
Polaris Model Year 2024-2025 RZR XP 4 1000 ROVs
What to do
Polaris is contacting all registered owners directly and providing a full-battery cover to them by mail that can be self-installed or installed for free by an authorized Polaris dealer. Consumers can contact Polaris Industries at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com.
The hazard
The positive (+) battery terminal cover (red) can become damaged by the seat base, causing the positive (+) battery post to be exposed and contact nearby conductive components, resulting in an electrical short, posing a fire hazard. The firm has received a total of three reports of incidents including two reports of fires and one report of melted wires. No injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota has 27 other recalls on record since 2022-02-17. Other recent recalls include the Polaris 2025-2026 Ranger XP 1000 Vehicles Recall (2025-10-30) and the Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic and Pro XD Kinetic Recalls (2025-06-18). Wyze Solar Cam Pan Security Cameras were recalled for fire and burn hazard risk on 2026-06-04, while NEWDERY Power Banks faced similar recall on 2026-09-24.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the red battery cover stamped on the front grille and model name on the chassis. The vehicle was sold in black, blue, gray, red, or white colors with two or four seats. The VIN is on the left rear wheel well.
Brand
Polaris
Product
Model Year 2024-2025 RZR XP 1000 and XP 4 1000 ROVs
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Battery Cover Condition
Inspect the red battery cover for damage; if damaged, stop using the vehicle until repaired.
Install New Battery Cover
Polaris will mail a free battery cover that can be self-installed or installed by an authorized dealer.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Polaris is contacting all registered owners directly and providing a full-battery cover to them by mail that can be self-installed or installed for free by an authorized Polaris dealer. Consumers can continue to operate the recalled ROVs before installation of the battery cover only if the battery positive terminal cover (red) is undamaged. The consumer can confirm the cover is undamaged by completing the Battery Positive Terminal Cover (Red) Verification and Seat Installation Instructions provided by Polaris at https://prdservicemanagementstg.blob.core.windows.net/fieldcommunications/9942029r01.pdf. If the battery positive terminal cover (red) is damaged, the recalled ROV should not be operated until the repair is complete.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Polaris dealers nationwide from April 2023 through July 2024 between $20,900 and $29,900.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Polaris
We’ve drafted a message you can send Polaris to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 10106 — Polaris RZR XP 1000/4 1000 Recalls: Fire Hazard from Damaged Battery Cover
Hello,
I own a Polaris RZR XP 1000/4 1000 Recalls: Fire Hazard from Damaged Battery Cover that is covered by recall 10106 from Polaris.
The official recall notice states: Polaris is contacting all registered owners directly and providing a full-battery cover to them by mail that can be self-installed or installed for free by an authorized Polaris dealer. Consumers can continue to operate the recalled ROVs before installation of the battery cover only if the battery positive terminal cover (red) is undamaged. The consumer can confirm the cover is undamaged by completing the Battery Positive Terminal Cover (Red) Verification and Seat Installation Instructions provided by Polaris at https://prdservicemanagementstg.blob.core.windows.net/fieldcommunications/9942029r01.pdf. If the battery positive terminal cover (red) is damaged, the recalled ROV should not be operated until the repair is complete.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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