Polaris Recalls Youth RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 15743 · Jul 23, 2015 · Polaris
4,300
units affected
4,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15743
- Date
- Jul 23, 2015
- Company
- Polaris
- Units affected
- 4,300
- Product
- Polaris Youth RZR recreational off-highway vehicle
- Product type
- Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Model Year 2015 Polaris Youth RZR® 170 EFI recreational off-highway vehicles with model number R15YAV17AA/AF and VINs between RF3YAV170FT000076 and RF3YAV17XFT005141. To see the complete list, visit the firm's website. The VIN is on the left-hand front frame tube. They were sold in both blue and red. The blue models have a "170 EFI" decal on the right and left side of the hood and an "RZR" decal on the right and left front fenders. The red models have a "170 EFI" decal on the right and left front fenders and a "RZR" decal on the right and left rear fenders.
What can happen
The vehicle's fuel pump retaining ring can leak, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Polaris RZR vehicles and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting its customers directly and sending a recall letter to each registered owner of an affected product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from October 2014 through June 2015 for about $4,600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled polaris youth rzr recreational off-highway vehicle?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Polaris RZR vehicles and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting its customers directly and sending a recall letter to each registered owner of an affected product.
What is the hazard?
The vehicle's fuel pump retaining ring can leak, 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.