Polaris Recalls RZR XP 1000 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, April 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Polaris-Recalls-RZR-XP-1000-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles-ROVs-Due-to-Fire-Hazard

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Model Year 2014-2018 Polaris RZR XP 1000

Hazard: If the exhaust silencer fatigues and cracks, the heat shield may not manage heat, which may lead to melting of nearby components or fire.

Remedy: Repair 

Consumers should immediately stop riding the affected vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer for a free repair.

Consumer Contact:

Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com and click on "Off Road Safety Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information. In addition, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the "Product Safety Recalls" page to see if your vehicle is included in any recalls. Polaris is contacting all known affected consumers directly.

Recall Details

Units: About 107,000

Description:
This recall involves Model Year 2014-18 Polaris RZR XP 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The ROVs have "POLARIS" stamped on the front and back grilles, and "Polaris," "RZR," "1000," & "XP" stickers on the side panels. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found on the right rear frame of the vehicle, to the rear of the engine.

Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has received 30 reports of cracked exhaust silencers, including 3 reports of fire. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:  Polaris dealers nationwide since December 2013.

Importer: Polaris Industries, Inc., of Minn.

Distributor: Polaris Industries, Inc., of Minn.

Manufacturer: Polaris Industries, Inc., of Minn.

Manufactured in: United States and Mexico

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