Polaris Industries Recalls Certain ATVs Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 10713 · Dec 22, 2009 · Polaris Industries
8,500
units affected
8,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10713
- Date
- Dec 22, 2009
- Company
- Polaris Industries
- Units affected
- 8,500
- Product
- 2009-2010 Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves model year 2009 and 2010 Polaris Sportsman ATVs (models listed below) with certain VIN numbers. The ATVs were manufactured between January and August 2009. The VIN number and manufacture date are located on the right front of the ATV on the frame rail next to the front shock. Model Year Model Name 2009 Sportsman XP 550 2009 Sportsman XP 550 EPS 2010 Sportsman 550 2010 Sportsman X2 550 2010 Sportsman Touring 550 2009/2010 Sportsman XP 850 2009/2010 Sportsman XP850 EPS 2010 Sportsman Touring 850
What can happen
The front suspension ball joint stem can separate from the steering knuckle and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact their local Polaris dealer to determine if your model and VIN number are included in this recall and to schedule a free repair. Polaris is directly contacting registered owners about the recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Polaris has received 19 reports of incidents involving the recalled ATVs. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from February 2009 through November 2009 for between $7,500 and $10,800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2009-2010 polaris all-terrain vehicles (atvs)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact their local Polaris dealer to determine if your model and VIN number are included in this recall and to schedule a free repair. Polaris is directly contacting registered owners about the recall.
What is the hazard?
The front suspension ball joint stem can separate from the steering knuckle and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.