Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 22744 · Apr 28, 2022 · Polaris
1,160
units affected
1,160
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22744
- Date
- Apr 28, 2022
- Company
- Polaris
- Units affected
- 1,160
- Product
- Model Year 2022 RZR Pro R 4 Premium and RZR Pro R 4 Ultimate Recreational Off-Road Vehicles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves certain VINs of Model Year 2022 RZR Pro R 4 Premium and Ultimate vehicles. The recalled vehicles were sold in the following colors: black, blue and lime. The recalled vehicles were sold in a four-seat configuration. POLARIS is stamped on the front grille and POLARIS and RZR are printed on the sides of the vehicles. The model name is also printed on the side of the chassis. The VIN is located on the vehicle's frame in the left rear wheel well.
What can happen
An incorrectly routed battery cable can contact the prop shaft during use, which can result in an electrical short, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. The dealer will re-route the battery cable, and if needed, replace it free of charge. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is contacting registered owners directly to provide more details about the repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report that a vehicle lost power after start up. No injuries or fires have been reported.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2021 through April 2022 for between $39,000 and $45,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled model year 2022 rzr pro r 4 premium and rzr pro r 4 ultimate recreational off-road vehicles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. The dealer will re-route the battery cable, and if needed, replace it free of charge. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is contacting registered owners.
What is the hazard?
An incorrectly routed battery cable can contact the prop shaft during use, which can result in an electrical short, posing a fire 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.