The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately in subfreezing temperatures unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: 2009 Model Year Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Units: About 4,700
Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Hazard: The crankcase breather valve assembly can fail in freezing temperatures, causing oil to leak onto the exhaust system. This could pose a fire and burn hazard to the rider.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received six reports of the crankcase breather valve assembly failing in freezing temperatures, resulting in three small fires. Minor fire damage to air boxes, ignition coils and the seat were reported.
Description: This recall involves the Polaris ATVs with model year 2009. The ATVs were sold under market names Sportsman ESP XP 850 and Sportsman XP 850 ATVs. The model and serial number identification decal is located on the left side of the machine on the frame rail below the front fender. The following models are being recalled:
Market Name Model Name Market Name Model Name
Sportsman ESP XP 850 A09ZX85AG Sportsman XP 850 A09ZN85AL
Sportsman ESP XP 850 A09ZX85AL Sportsman XP 850 A09ZN85AQ
Sportsman ESP XP 850 A09ZX85AQ Sportsman XP 850 A09ZN85AS
Sportsman ESP XP 850 A09ZX85AR Sportsman XP 850 A09ZN85AT
Sportsman ESP XP 850 A09ZX85AS Sportsman XP 850 A09ZN85AX
Sportsman ESP XP 850 A09ZX85AX Sportsman XP 850 A09ZN8XAL
Sportsman ESP XP 850 A09ZX8XAG Sportsman XP 850 A09ZN8XAQ
Sportsman ESP XP 850 A09ZX8XAL Sportsman XP 850 A09ZN8XAS
Sportsman ESP XP 850 A09ZX8XAQ Sportsman XP 850 A09ZN8XAX
Sportsman ESP XP 850 A09ZX8XAR
Sportsman ESP XP 850 A09ZX8XAS
Sportsman ESP XP 850 A09ZX8XAX
Sold at: Polaris dealers nationwide from September 2008 through June 2009 for about $9000.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the ATV in sub-freezing temperatures and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have received direct mail notification of this recall if they are likely to experience consistently sub-freezing temperatures.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.polarisindustries.com.
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