Polaris Youth RZR recreational off-highway vehicle recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

July 23, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Polaris Recalls Youth RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall number

15743

Sold / distributed

Polaris dealers nationwide from October 2014 through June 2015 for about $4,600.

Why it was recalled

The vehicle's fuel pump retaining ring can leak, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

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 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.