Polaris Recalls Sportsman and Scrambler 1000 S All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 23720 · Jan 5, 2023 · Polaris
3,800
units affected
3,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23720
- Date
- Jan 5, 2023
- Company
- Polaris
- Units affected
- 3,800
- Product
- Model Year 2020-2023 Sportsman 1000 S and Scrambler 1000 S All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves certain vehicle identification numbers (VINs) of Model Year 2020-2023 Sportsman 1000 S and Scrambler 1000 S ATVs. The recalled ATVs were sold in the following colors: black, orange, gray, blue and graphite. POLARIS is stamped on the front grille and POLARIS and Sportsman or Scrambler are printed on the sides of the vehicles. The model name, including "XP" is also printed on the side of the chassis. The VIN is located on the ATV's left rear frame.
What can happen
Electrostatic discharge outside the fuel tank can ignite fuel spills while refueling, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris will instruct dealers to install new fuel filler neck clamps and, if needed, a fill neck cover. 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 16 reports of fire, including one report of personal injury and one report of property damage, outside the U.S.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2019 through October 2022 for between $15,000 and $17,800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled model year 2020-2023 sportsman 1000 s and scrambler 1000 s all-terrain vehicles (atvs)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris will instruct dealers to install new fuel filler neck clamps and, if needed, a fill neck cover. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is contacting registered owners.
What is the hazard?
Electrostatic discharge outside the fuel tank can ignite fuel spills while refueling, 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.