Polaris Recalls RZR XP Turbo S Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 18762 · Aug 27, 2018 · Polaris
1,300
units affected
1,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18762
- Date
- Aug 27, 2018
- Company
- Polaris
- Units affected
- 1,300
- Product
- Model year 2018 RZR XP Turbo S recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves model year 2018 RZR XP Turbo S recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) sold in red and blue. The recalled vehicles have "POLARIS" printed on the front grille, "POLARIS" printed beneath the doors, and "RZR" printed on the rear fenders. The vehicle identification number (VIN) and model number can be found on a label affixed to the vehicle frame in the left front wheel well. Polaris Model Year 2018 RZR XP Turbo S Year Model Number Model/Color 2018 Z18VEL92BR RZR XP TURBO S WITH RIDE CMD AND LV INDY RED 2018 Z18VEL92BK RZR XP TURBO S WITH RIDE CMD AND LV POL BLUE
What can happen
In the event of a high-speed rollover, the vehicle's rollover protection structure (ROPS) can fracture, providing inadequate protection during a rollover.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all registered owners directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Polaris has received six reports of rollover protection structures fracturing during rollovers. Polaris has received one report of an injury but does not attribute it to ROPS fractures.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from January 2018 through August 2018 for about $27,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled model year 2018 rzr xp turbo s recreational off-highway vehicles (rovs)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all registered owners directly.
What is the hazard?
In the event of a high-speed rollover, the vehicle's rollover protection structure (ROPS) can fracture, providing inadequate protection during a rollover.
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.