Polaris issues RZR recall due to fuel leak
Polaris has issued a recall on approximately 16,800 RZR 170 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) when it was found that the fuel tank neck can crack or the wiring harness can overheat or short circuit, posing fuel leak and fire hazards.
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.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Consumer may contact Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. through 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.
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 |