Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published January 5, 2023
Polaris Sportsman/Scrambler 1000 S ATVs: Fire Hazard from Fuel Spills
Polaris recalls 2020-2023 Sportsman and Scrambler 1000 S ATVs due to fire risk from fuel spills during refueling. Owners must stop using and contact a dealer for free repair.
“Polaris Sportsman/Scrambler 1000 S ATVs: Fire Hazard from Fuel Spills.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2416-polaris-sportsman-scrambler-1000-s-atvs-fire-hazard-from-fuel. Based on CPSC recall #9493 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Polaris-Recalls-Sportsman-and-Scrambler-1000-S-All-Terrain-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert).
The CPSC announced on Jan. 5, 2023, that Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling certain Model Year 2020-2023 Sportsman 1000 S and Scrambler 1000 S all-terrain vehicles due to a fire hazard. Owners should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair.
How to tell if you have it
Polaris Model Year 2020-2023 Sportsman 1000 S All-Terrain Vehicles
Polaris Model Year 2020-2023 Scrambler 1000 S All-Terrain Vehicles
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris will instruct dealers to install new fuel filler neck clamps and, if needed, a fill neck cover. Consumers can 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
According to the CPSC, electrostatic discharge outside the fuel tank can ignite fuel spills while refueling, posing a fire hazard. The firm has received 16 reports of fire, including one report of personal injury and one report of property damage, outside the U.S.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Polaris Industries Inc. has 27 other recalls on record since 2022-02-17. Other recent recalls include a 2025-10-30 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 recall for fire hazard risk, a 2025-06-18 Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic and Pro XD Kinetic recall for fire hazard from water leak, and a 2025-05-15 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar recall for seat belt failure. Other recent recalls of similar products include a 2026-05-21 Lil Pick Up Sierra 125U ATV recall for crash and burn risks, a 2026-08-20 Goal Zero recall of YETI 3000X power stations for fire risk, and a 2025-10-16 E-Z-GO golf cart recall for fuel leak risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Polaris stamped on the front grille and Polaris/Sportsman or Scrambler printed on the sides. The VIN is on the left rear frame of the vehicle. Recalled models are black, orange, gray, blue, or graphite.
Brand
Polaris
Product
Model Year 2020-2023 Sportsman 1000 S and Scrambler 1000 S All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled vehicles to prevent fire risk during refueling.
Contact Dealer for Repair
Contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair that includes installing new fuel filler neck clamps.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris will instruct dealers to install new fuel filler neck clamps and, if needed, a fill neck cover. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is contacting registered owners directly to provide more details about the repair.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2019 through October 2022 for between $15,000 and $17,800.”
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 9493 — Polaris Sportsman/Scrambler 1000 S ATVs: Fire Hazard from Fuel Spills
Hello,
I own a Polaris Sportsman/Scrambler 1000 S ATVs: Fire Hazard from Fuel Spills that is covered by recall 9493 from Polaris.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris will instruct dealers to install new fuel filler neck clamps and, if needed, a fill neck cover. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is contacting 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.
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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