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Sportsman 850 and 1000 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

Official notice

21 Mar 2017

Last checked

21 Mar 2017

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An official CPSC notice concerns Sportsman 850 and 1000 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The right side panel heat shield can melt, posing burn and fire hazards to riders. In addition, in 2015 Sportsman 1000 ATVs, the exhaust springs can stretch and damage the exhaust seal, which can result in exhaust leaks and pose burn and fire hazards. Published 2017-03-21.

What to do now

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

Units affected

19,200

Recall number

17112

Official notice

2017-03-21

The hazard

The right side panel heat shield can melt, posing burn and fire hazards to riders. In addition, in 2015 Sportsman 1000 ATVs, the exhaust springs can stretch and damage the exhaust seal, which can result in exhaust leaks and pose burn and fire hazards.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Recall Numbers

17112

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Affected products

Product 1

Sportsman 850 and 1000 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) — About 19,200

Units affected

19,200

Risk / hazard

The right side panel heat shield can melt, posing burn and fire hazards to riders. In addition, in 2015 Sportsman 1000 ATVs, the exhaust springs can stretch and damage the exhaust seal, which can result in exhaust leaks and pose burn and fire hazards.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected vehicles were sold.

Location 1

US · United States

Affected area 1

US · United States

Company & contacts

Brand

Polaris

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

800-765-2747

Brand: Polaris. 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" 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.. Phone 800-765-2747.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

HOME

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

17112

Units affected

19,200

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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