Polaris Recalls RZR XP 1000 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 18133 · Apr 2, 2018 · Polaris
107,000
units affected
107,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18133
- Date
- Apr 2, 2018
- Company
- Polaris
- Units affected
- 107,000
- Product
- Model Year 2014-2018 Polaris RZR XP 1000
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Model Year 2014-18 Polaris RZR XP 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The ROVs have "POLARIS" stamped on the front and back grilles, and "Polaris," "RZR," "1000," & "XP" stickers on the side panels. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found on the right rear frame of the vehicle, to the rear of the engine. Polaris Model Year 2014 - 2018 RZR Silencer Year Model # Model 2014 Z146T1EAM RZR XP 4 1000 EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC 2014 Z146T1EAW RZR XP 4 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING LE 2014 Z14ST1EAK RZR XP 1000 EPS BLACK PEARL LE 2014 Z14ST1EAM RZR XP 1000 EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC LE 2014 Z14ST1EAN RZR XP 1000 EPS MATTE NUCLEAR SUNSET LE 2014 Z14ST1EAW RZR XP 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING LE 2015 Z15VDE99AL RZR XP 1000 EPS HIGH LIFTER EDITION 2015 Z15VDE99AO RZR XP 1000 EPS ORANGE MADNESS 2015 Z15VDE99AP RZR XP 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING (MONOCHROME 2015 Z15VDE99AT RZR XP 1000 EPS HAVASU RED PEARL 2015 Z15VDE99AV RZR XP 1000 EPS VOODOO BLUE 2015 Z15VDE99AW RZR XP 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING 2015 Z15VDE99AZ RZR XP 1000 EPS STEALTH BLACK 2015 Z15VDK99AA RZR XP 1000 EPS DESERT EDITION 2015 Z15VDK99AU RZR XP 1000 EPS FOX SHOX EDITION TURBO SILV 2015 Z15VFE99AP RZR XP 4 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING (MONOCHRO 2015 Z15VFE99AT RZR XP 4 1000 EPS HAVASU RED PEARL 2015 Z15VFE99AV RZR XP 4 1000 EPS VOODOO BLUE 2016 Z16VDE99AF RZR XP 1000 EPS ELECTRIC BLUE METALLIC 2016 Z16VDE99AM RZR XP 1000 EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC 2016 Z16VDE99AS RZR XP 1000 EPS SUNSET RED...
What can happen
If the exhaust silencer fatigues and cracks, the heat shield may not manage heat, which may lead to melting of nearby components or fire.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop riding the affected vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Polaris has received 30 reports of cracked exhaust silencers, including 3 reports of fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide since December 2013.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled model year 2014-2018 polaris rzr xp 1000?
Consumers should immediately stop riding the affected vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
If the exhaust silencer fatigues and cracks, the heat shield may not manage heat, which may lead to melting of nearby components or fire.
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.