Polaris Recalls RZR XP Turbo Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard; Severe Burn Injuries; Includes Previously Recalled RZR Turbo ROVs
Recall 16257 · Sep 1, 2016 · Polaris
13,000
units affected
13,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16257
- Date
- Sep 1, 2016
- Company
- Polaris
- Units affected
- 13,000
- Product
- Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs)
- Product type
- Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves all model year 2016 Polaris RZR XP Turbo and RZR XP 4 Turbo recreational off-highway vehicles. The ROVs were sold in blue, gray, orange and red and have two or four seats and a rear box. "RZR" is printed on the rear box or on the right and left rear fenders and "Turbo" on the hood or on the right and left front fenders. "Polaris" is stamped onto the front grill. All models and Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) are included in this recall. To check for recalled vehicles visit www.polaris.com.
What can happen
The vehicles' engine can overheat and turbo system's drain tube can loosen, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Consumers will receive an extended warranty on each repaired RZR Turbo and a discount towards the purchase of a new vehicle.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Polaris has received 19 reports of the ROVs catching on fire, resulting in six reports of burn injuries. One of the reported fires occurred in Utah's American Fork Canyon, which led to a young child suffering severe burns and 15 acres of forest land being destroyed.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2015 through July 2016 for between $25,000 and $27,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled recreational off-highway vehicles (rovs)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Consumers will receive an extended warranty on each repaired RZR Turbo and a discount towards the purchase of a new vehicle.
What is the hazard?
The vehicles' engine can overheat and turbo system's drain tube can loosen, 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.