Polaris Recalls RZR XP Turbo Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard; Severe Burn Injuries; Includes Previously Recalled RZR Turbo ROVs
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-09-01). Hazards: fire, burn. About 13,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16257 |
| Published | 2016-09-01 |
| Last updated | 2016-09-02 |
| Product category | Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV) |
| Products | Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) |
| Firm named in the title | Polaris |
| Firms | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. (importer); Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Mexico, United States |
| Units (US) | 13,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2015 through July 2016 for between $25,000 and $27,500. |
Description
This recall involves all model year 2016 Polaris RZR XP Turbo and RZR XP 4 Turbo recreational off-highway vehicles. The ROVs were sold in blue, gray, orange and red and have two or four seats and a rear box. "RZR" is printed on the rear box or on the right and left rear fenders and "Turbo" on the hood or on the right and left front fenders. "Polaris" is stamped onto the front grill. All models and Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) are included in this recall. To check for recalled vehicles visit www.polaris.com.
Hazard
The vehicles' engine can overheat and turbo system's drain tube can loosen, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Consumers will receive an extended warranty on each repaired RZR Turbo and a discount towards the purchase of a new vehicle.
Incidents and injuries
Polaris has received 19 reports of the ROVs catching on fire, resulting in six reports of burn injuries. One of the reported fires occurred in Utah's American Fork Canyon, which led to a young child suffering severe burns and 15 acres of forest land being destroyed.
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