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Product recall · CPSCJuly 23, 2015Serious
Polaris Youth RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The vehicle's fuel pump retaining ring can leak, 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 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.
Who to contact: Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com and click on Product Safety Recalls for more information.
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 4,300
- Recall date
- July 23, 2015
- Made or distributed by
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
R15YAV17AA/AF
Polaris dealers nationwide from October 2014 through June 2015 for about $4,600.
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 Youth RZR Recreational Off-Highway 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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