WASHINGTON, Sept. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Polaris-Recalls-RZR-XP-Turbo-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
(ROVs)
Hazard: The vehicles' engine can overheat and turbo
system's drain tube can loosen, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and
contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Consumers will receive
an extended warranty on each repaired RZR Turbo and a discount
towards the purchase of a new vehicle.
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" on the main page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 13,000 (including the 2, 230 vehicles
previously recalled on December
2015.)
Description: This recall involves all model year 2016
Polaris RZR XP Turbo and RZR XP 4 Turbo recreational off-highway
vehicles. The ROVs were sold in blue, gray, orange and red and have
two or four seats and a rear box. "RZR" is printed on the rear box
or on the right and left rear fenders and "Turbo" on the hood or on
the right and left front fenders. "Polaris" is stamped onto the
front grill. All model and Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs)
are included in this recall.
To check for recalled vehicles visit www.polaris.com.
Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has received 19 reports of
the ROVs catching on fire, resulting in six reports of burn
injuries. One of the reported fires occurred in Utah's American Fork Canyon, which led to a
young child suffering severe burns and 15 acres of forest land
being destroyed.
Sold at: Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2015 through July
2016 for between $25,000 and
$27,500.
Importer/Distributor: Polaris Industries Inc., of
Medina, Minn.
Manufactured in: U.S. and Mexico
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