Polaris Recalls Phoenix 200 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 18144 · Apr 19, 2018 · Polaris
5,600
units affected
5,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18144
- Date
- Apr 19, 2018
- Company
- Polaris
- Units affected
- 5,600
- Product
- Polaris Phoenix 200 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves all model year 2014 through 2017 Phoenix 200 all-terrain vehicles. "Polaris" is stamped on the front grill and on the sides of the ATV seats, and "Phoenix 200" is stamped on the side panels. The ATVs were sold in blue and gray. Model numbers A14PB20AF, A15YAP20AF, A16YAP20AF and A17YAP20A8 are included in this recall. The model number is located on the vehicle frame. To check for recalled vehicles by vehicle identification number (VIN) visit www.polaris.com.
What can happen
The throttle limiter can fail due to damage during shipping, posing a crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris for instructions on how to inspect for a damaged throttle limiter, and, if damaged, to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Polaris has received nine reports of a damaged throttle limiter, including one report of throttle limiter failure that resulted in minor injuries.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2013 through April 2018 for about $3,600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled polaris phoenix 200 all-terrain vehicles (atvs)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris for instructions on how to inspect for a damaged throttle limiter, and, if damaged, to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The throttle limiter can fail due to damage during shipping, posing a crash hazard.
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.