Key Takeaway
Polaris Recalls RZR 170 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak, Fire Hazards by Aeon Motors Ltd., of Taiwan was recalled on July 25, 2017. What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers di...
Polaris Recalls RZR 170 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak, Fire Hazards
Description
This recall involves all model year 2015 through 2017 youth RZR 170 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The recalled ROVs have two seats and were sold in red, blue and white. For model year 2015 ROVs, "Polaris" is printed on the front grill, "RZR" is printed on the rear panel, and "170" is printed on the front panel. For model year 2016 and 2017 ROVs, "Polaris" is printed on the front grill and on the rear panel, and "RZR" is printed on the front panel. The VIN is printed on the frame on the driver's side front wheel well. Year Model Description 2015 R15YAV17AA RZR 170 EFI RED 2015 R15YAV17AF RZR 170 EFI BLUE 2015 R15YAV17BA RZR 170 EFI RED 2015 R15YAV17BF RZR 170 EFI BLUE 2016 Z16YAV17AB RZR 170 WHITE 2016 Z16YAV17AF RZR 170 BLUE 2016 Z16YAV1CAB RZR 170 WHITE 2016 Z16YAV1CAF RZR 170 BLUE 2017 Z17YAV17A2 RZR 170 WHITE 2017 Z17YAV17A5 RZR 170 BLUE
Injuries / Consequence
Polaris has received 102 reports of cracked fuel tank necks and 28 reports of burning, smoking, melted and/or shorted wires, including four reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Products Affected
RZR 170 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
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Company Information
Aeon Motors Ltd., of Taiwan
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Is this recall still active?
Check the status badge at the top of this page. "Ongoing" means the recall is still active and you should follow the remedy instructions. "Completed" or "Terminated" means the recall process has concluded, though the safety issue remains relevant for any unrepaired products.
How do I check if my product is affected?
Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.
What remedy is available for this recall?
The listed remedy for this recall is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Where can I find the original recall notice?
This recall was issued by CPSC. You can view the original notice using the link provided above.