Polaris Recalls Sportsman and Scrambler 1000 S All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2023-01-05). Hazards: fire. About 3,800 units in the US and 780 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23720 |
| Published | 2023-01-05 |
| Last updated | 2023-01-05 |
| Products | Model Year 2020-2023 Sportsman 1000 S and Scrambler 1000 S All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Firm named in the title | Polaris |
| Firms | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 3,800 |
| Units (Canada) | 780 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2019 through October 2022 for between $15,000 and $17,800. |
Description
This recall involves certain vehicle identification numbers (VINs) of Model Year 2020-2023 Sportsman 1000 S and Scrambler 1000 S ATVs. The recalled ATVs were sold in the following colors: black, orange, gray, blue and graphite. POLARIS is stamped on the front grille and POLARIS and Sportsman or Scrambler are printed on the sides of the vehicles. The model name, including "XP" is also printed on the side of the chassis. The VIN is located on the ATV's left rear frame.
Hazard
Electrostatic discharge outside the fuel tank can ignite fuel spills while refueling, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 16 reports of fire, including one report of personal injury and one report of property damage, outside the U.S.
Machine access
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