Polaris recalls 9,900 Sportsman 570 ATVs due to fire hazard
Polaris is recalling nearly 10,000 Sportsman 570 ATVs due to a fire hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Polaris has received 35 reports of damaged fuel rails and leaks. No injuries have been reported. The number of affected is about 9,900.
This recall involves model year 2014 through 2016 Sportsman 570 Touring and X2 model ATVs and model year 2017 Sportsman 570 6×6 model ATVs. The recalled ATVs have one or two seats with four or six tires. “Sportsman” and the model type are printed on the side of the steering column and “Polaris” is printed near the front grill. The ATVs were sold in several colors. The vehicle identification numbers (VIN) are printed on the front or rear frame near the back tire. Recalled VIN numbers are at www.polaris.com.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
The ATVs were sold Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2013 through December 2016 for between $7,700 and $11,000. They were manufactured in the U.S. and Mexico.
