Polaris Recalls Sportsman 570 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Recall Date: December 29, 2016

Recall Number: 17-DRAFT FOR CLEARANCE           

Polaris Recalls Sportsman 570 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Sportsman 570 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

Hazard: The air intake duct can contact the fuel rail and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.  

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” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 9,900

Description: This recall involves model year 2014 through 2016 Sportsman 570 Touring and X2 model ATVs and model year 2017 Sportsman 570 6x6 model ATVs. The recalled ATVs have one or two seats with four or six tires. “Sportsman” and the model type are printed on the side of the steering column and “Polaris” is printed near the front grill. The ATVs were sold in several colors. The vehicle identification numbers (VIN) are printed on the front or rear frame near the back tire. Recalled VIN numbers are at www.polaris.com.

Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has received 35 reports of damaged fuel rails and leaks. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at: Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2013 through December 2016 for between $7,700 and $11,000.

Importer/Distributor: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Manufactured in: U.S. and Mexico

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