Polaris Recalls Youth RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Medina, MN (July 23, 2015)
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Polaris Model Year 2015 Youth RZR recreational off-highway vehicle
Hazard: The vehicle’s fuel pump retaining ring can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: 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.
Consumer Contact: Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online atwww.polaris.com and click on Product Safety Recalls for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 4,300
Description: This recall involves 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’swebsite. 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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Polaris dealers nationwide from October 2014 through June 2015 for about $4,600.
Distributor: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
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