The ATV can leak fuel at the fuel pump flange outlet, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury to the rider or passenger.
View The Official CPSC Recall Notice
Description
This recall involves certain VINs of Polaris Model Year 2023-2024 Sportsman 850, XP 1000, and XP 1000 S ATVs. The recalled ATVs were sold in black, blue, camouflage, crimson, gray, green, red, silver and tan. “POLARIS” is stamped on the front side grille and “POLARIS” and “Sportsman” are printed on the sides of the vehicle. The model name is also printed on the side of the chassis. The VIN is located on the ATV’s left rear frame. In addition, this recall involves fuel pump kits (part numbers 2208595 and 2208596) and fuel tank assemblies (part numbers 2522378 and 2522379) sold as service parts.
Incidents/Injuries
The firm has received 14 reports of fuel leaking from the recalled ATVs and three reports of fire. No injuries have been reported.
Name of Product: Model Year 2023-2024 Polaris Sportsman 850, XP 1000, and XP 1000 S ATVs and fuel pump kits and fuel tank assemblies
Recall Date: September 19, 2024
Recall Number: 24-369
Hazard: The ATV can leak fuel at the fuel pump flange outlet, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury to the rider or passenger.
Sold At: Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2023 through June 2024 for between $10,600 and $18,000.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair to replace the fuel pump at the dealer’s location. Polaris is contacting registered owners directly.
Units: About 10,300 ATVs and 3,158 fuel pump kits and fuel tank assemblies (In addition, about 1,500 ATVs were sold in Canada)
Consumer Directions and Contact
What Do I Do if My Product is Recalled?
Polaris Industries 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 “Product Safety News” located under the “Safety” column at the bottom of the page, or https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/ to check if your vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in any recalls. Consumers can contact Polaris’ owner connections team at Owner.Connections@polaris.com or via an online forum accessible at https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/owner-resources/help-center/email.
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