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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 5, 2023Serious
Polaris Sportsman and Scrambler 1000 S All-Terrain Vehicles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Electrostatic discharge outside the fuel tank can ignite fuel spills while refueling, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
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.
Who to 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" or www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls to check if your vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in any recalls.
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,800 (In addition, about 780 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- January 5, 2023
- Brand
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 16 reports of fire, including one report of personal injury and one report of property damage, outside the U.S.
Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2019 through October 2022 for between $15,000 and $17,800.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Polaris Recalls Sportsman and Scrambler 1000 S All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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