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Polaris RZR XP Turbo and Turbo S Vehicles Recall: Clutch Fracture Fire Risk

Polaris recalls 2021 RZR XP Turbo and Turbo S off-road vehicles due to clutch fracture risks causing fire and injury. Owners must stop using and get free clutch repairs.

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Polaris is recalling all 2021 RZR XP Turbo and RZR Turbo S off-road vehicles because their clutch can fracture, ejecting fragments that may cause fire or injury. This affects vehicles sold in black, blue, gray, lime, orange, and sand colors with two or four seats. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2221-polaris-rzr-xp-turbo-and-turbo-s-vehicles-recall-clutch.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/2221-polaris-rzr-xp-turbo-and-turbo-s-vehicles-recall-clutch · Updated August 3, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #9687

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“Polaris RZR XP Turbo and Turbo S Vehicles Recall: Clutch Fracture Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2221-polaris-rzr-xp-turbo-and-turbo-s-vehicles-recall-clutch. Based on CPSC recall #9687 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Polaris-Recalls-RZR-XP-Turbo-and-Turbo-S-Recreational-Off-Road-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-and-Injury-Hazards-Recall-Alert).

Polaris Industries Inc. recalled all model year 2021 RZR XP Turbo and RZR Turbo S recreational off-road vehicles due to fire and injury hazards, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Aug. 10, 2023. Owners should stop using the vehicles and contact Polaris or an authorized dealer for a free clutch replacement.

How to tell if you have it

  • Polaris RZR XP Turbo, model year 2021
  • Polaris RZR Turbo S, model year 2021

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. The dealer will replace the primary (drive) clutch free of charge. Contact Polaris 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 vehicle's clutch can fracture, causing fragments to be ejected from the vehicle, posing fire and injury hazards. The firm has received 206 reports of clutch failures, including reports of six fires, two injuries, and one vehicle tip-over.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Polaris Industries Inc. has 27 other recalls on record since Feb. 17, 2022. Other recent recalls include a fire hazard risk in Polaris Ranger XP 1000 vehicles (Oct. 30, 2025) and a seat belt failure risk in Polaris Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar models (May 15, 2025). Other recent recalls of similar products include Lil Pick Up Sierra 125U ATV crash risks (May 21, 2026), Specialized Turbo Como SL bikes fall hazards (March 19, 2026), and GASGAS & Husqvarna off-road motorcycles brake failure risks (Aug. 20, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the Polaris stamp on the front grille and Polaris/RZR on the sides. The model name appears on the chassis side, and the VIN is on the left rear wheel well. These vehicles were sold in 2021 with colors including black, blue, gray, lime, orange, and sand.

  • Brand
    Polaris
  • Product
    Model Year 2021 RZR XP Turbo and RZR Turbo S Recreational Off-Road Vehicles
  • Category
    Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using It Now

    Immediately stop riding the recalled vehicles as they pose a fire and injury risk from clutch fragments.

  2. Contact Polaris

    Reach out to Polaris or an authorized dealer to schedule a free repair for the clutch replacement.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. The dealer will replace the primary (drive) clutch free of charge. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is notifying all dealers and registered owners directly to provide more details about the repair.

Where it went

Where it was sold

Sold nationwide.

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CPSC “Sold at”: “Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2019 through September 2022 for between $21,000 and $32,000.”

Sold nationwide.

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Questions people ask

Is there a deadline to fix the issue?

The recall requires immediate action to stop using the vehicles and schedule a repair, but no specific deadline is mentioned.

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Contact Polaris

We’ve drafted a message you can send Polaris to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 9687 — Polaris RZR XP Turbo and Turbo S Vehicles Recall: Clutch Fracture Fire Risk

Hello,

I own a Polaris RZR XP Turbo and Turbo S Vehicles Recall: Clutch Fracture Fire Risk that is covered by recall 9687 from Polaris.

The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. The dealer will replace the primary (drive) clutch free of charge. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is notifying all dealers and registered owners directly to provide more details about the repair.

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.

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Where this comes from

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.

  • Official source: CPSC Recall #9687 (August 10, 2023)
  • 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.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official CPSC recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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