Polaris Recalls RZR XP 1000 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) Due to Fire Hazard

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Apr 02, 2018, 09:56 ET

WASHINGTON, April 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Polaris-Recalls-RZR-XP-1000-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles-ROVs-Due-to-Fire-Hazard

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Model Year 2014-2018 Polaris RZR XP 1000

Hazard: If the exhaust silencer fatigues and cracks, the heat shield may not manage heat, which may lead to melting of nearby components or fire.

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop riding the affected vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer for a free repair.

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. In addition, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the "Product Safety Recalls" page to see if your vehicle is included in any recalls. Polaris is contacting all known affected consumers directly.

Recall Details

Units: About 107,000

Description:
This recall involves Model Year 2014-18 Polaris RZR XP 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The ROVs have "POLARIS" stamped on the front and back grilles, and "Polaris," "RZR," "1000," & "XP" stickers on the side panels. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found on the right rear frame of the vehicle, to the rear of the engine.

Polaris Model Year 2014 - 2018 RZR Silencer
Year	Model #	Model
2014	Z146T1EAM	RZR XP 4 1000 EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC
2014	Z146T1EAW	RZR XP 4 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING LE
2014	Z14ST1EAK	RZR XP 1000 EPS BLACK PEARL LE
2014	Z14ST1EAM	RZR XP 1000 EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC LE
2014	Z14ST1EAN	RZR XP 1000 EPS MATTE NUCLEAR SUNSET LE
2014	Z14ST1EAW	RZR XP 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING LE
2015	Z15VDE99AL	RZR XP 1000 EPS HIGH LIFTER EDITION
2015	Z15VDE99AO	RZR XP 1000 EPS ORANGE MADNESS
2015	Z15VDE99AP	RZR XP 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING (MONOCHROME
2015	Z15VDE99AT	RZR XP 1000 EPS HAVASU RED PEARL
2015	Z15VDE99AV	RZR XP 1000 EPS VOODOO BLUE
2015	Z15VDE99AW	RZR XP 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING
2015	Z15VDE99AZ	RZR XP 1000 EPS STEALTH BLACK
2015	Z15VDK99AA	RZR XP 1000 EPS DESERT EDITION
2015	Z15VDK99AU	RZR XP 1000 EPS FOX SHOX EDITION TURBO SILV
2015	Z15VFE99AP	RZR XP 4 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING (MONOCHRO
2015	Z15VFE99AT	RZR XP 4 1000 EPS HAVASU RED PEARL
2015	Z15VFE99AV	RZR XP 4 1000 EPS VOODOO BLUE
2016	Z16VDE99AF	RZR XP 1000 EPS ELECTRIC BLUE METALLIC
2016	Z16VDE99AM	RZR XP 1000 EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC
2016	Z16VDE99AS	RZR XP 1000 EPS SUNSET RED
2016	Z16VDM99AM	RZR XP 1000 EPS HIGH LIFTER TITANIUM MATTE
2016	Z16VFE99AF	RZR XP 4 1000 EPS ELECTRIC BLUE METALLIC
2016	Z16VFE99AM	RZR XP 4 1000 EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC
2016	Z16VFE99AS	RZR XP 4 1000 EPS SUNSET RED
2016	Z16VFM99AM	RZR XP 4 1000 EPS HIGH LIFTER ED TITANIUM M
2017	Z17VDE99AM	RZR XP 1000 EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC
2017	Z17VDE99AP	RZR XP 1000 EPS GLOSS WHITE LIGHTNING
2017	Z17VDE99AW	RZR XP 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING
2017	Z17VDE99TK	RZR XP 1000 EPS RED AND BLACK PEARL
2017	Z17VDE99TW	RZR XP 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING
2017	Z17VDK99AK	RZR XP 1000 EPS VELOCITY BLUE LE
2017	Z17VDM99AB	RZR XP 1000 EPS HIGH LIFTER VEL BLUE
2017	Z17VDR99AZ	RZR XP 1000 EPS BOULDERS ED MATTE GOLD
2017	Z17VFE99AM	RZR XP 4 1000 EPS TITANIUM METALLIC
2017	Z17VFE99AP	RZR XP 4 1000 EPS GLOSS WHITE LIGHTNING
2017	Z17VFE99AW	RZR XP 4 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING
2017	Z17VFE99TK	RZR XP 4 1000 EPS RED AND BLACK PEARL
2017	Z17VFE99TW	RZR XP 4 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING
2017	Z17VFM99AB	RZR XP 4 1000 EPS HIGH LIFTER ED VEL BLUE
2018	Z18VDE99AK	RZR XP 1000 EPS RED AND BLACK PEARL
2018	Z18VDE99AW	RZR XP 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING
2018	Z18VDE99BK	RZR XP 1000 EPS RED AND BLACK PEARL
2018	Z18VDE99BW	RZR XP 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING
2018	Z18VDK99AK	RZR XP 1000 EPS RIDE COMMAND BLACK PEARL
2018	Z18VDK99BK	RZR XP 1000 EPS RIDE CMD BLACK PEARL (50)
2018	Z18VDM99AL	RZR XP 1000 EPS HL EDITION STEALTH BLACK
2018	Z18VDR99AL	RZR XP 1000 EPS TRAILS AND ROCKS GOLD MM
2018	Z18VDR99BL	RZR XP 1000 EPS TRAILS AND ROCKS GOLD MM
2018	Z18VFE99AK	RZR XP 4 1000 EPS RED AND BLACK PEARL
2018	Z18VFE99AW	RZR XP 4 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING
2018	Z18VFE99BK	RZR XP 4 1000 EPS RED AND BLACK PEARL
2018	Z18VFE99BW	RZR XP 4 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING
2018	Z18VFK99AK	RZR XP 4 1000 EPS RIDE COMMAND BLACK PEARL
2018	Z18VFK99BK	RZR XP 4 1000 EPS RIDE CMD BLACK PEARL (50)
2018	Z18VFM99AL	RZR XP 4 1000 EPS HL EDITION STEALTH BLACK

Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has received 30 reports of cracked exhaust silencers, including 3 reports of fire. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Polaris dealers nationwide since December 2013.

Importer: Polaris Industries, Inc., of Minn.

Distributor: Polaris Industries, Inc., of Minn.

Manufacturer: Polaris Industries, Inc., of Minn.

Manufactured in: United States and Mexico

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