Polaris Recalls Sportsman All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 24369 · Sep 19, 2024 · Polaris
10,300
units affected
10,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24369
- Date
- Sep 19, 2024
- Company
- Polaris
- Units affected
- 10,300
- Product
- Model Year 2023-2024 Polaris Sportsman 850, XP 1000, and XP 1000 S ATVs and fuel pump kits and fuel tank assemblies
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves certain VINs of Polaris Model Year 2023-2024 Sportsman 850, XP 1000, and XP 1000 S ATVs. The recalled ATVs were sold in black, blue, camouflage, crimson, gray, green, red, silver and tan. "POLARIS" is stamped on the front side grille and "POLARIS" and "Sportsman" are printed on the sides of the vehicle. The model name is also printed on the side of the chassis. The VIN is located on the ATV's left rear frame. In addition, this recall involves fuel pump kits (part numbers 2208595 and 2208596) and fuel tank assemblies (part numbers 2522378 and 2522379) sold as service parts.
What can happen
The ATV can leak fuel at the fuel pump flange outlet, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury to the rider or passenger.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair to replace the fuel pump at the dealer's location. Polaris is contacting registered owners directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 14 reports of fuel leaking from the recalled ATVs and three reports of fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2023 through June 2024 for between $10,600 and $18,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled model year 2023-2024 polaris sportsman 850, xp 1000, and xp 1000 s atvs and fuel pump kits and fuel tank assemblies?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair to replace the fuel pump at the dealer's location. Polaris is contacting registered owners directly.
What is the hazard?
The ATV can leak fuel at the fuel pump flange outlet, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury to the rider or passenger.
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.