Polaris Recalls Sportsman All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire and Crash Hazards
Model Years 2021-2023 Sportsman 450 and 570 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Date of Recall
2023-03-16CPSC Release Number
23-734Manufactured In
United StatesUnits
About 80,000 (In addition, about 13,900 were sold in Canada)Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, MinnesotaSold By
Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2019 through November 2022 for between $6,600 and $11,600.Problem/Hazard
An improperly assembled wiring harness can contact the brake line and/or vehicle frame during use which can result in a loss of the use of the front brakes and/or fire, posing fire and crash hazards.Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received five reports of fire and three reports of damaged wires. Of the five reports of fire, two reports also indicated a loss of the front brake function.Description
This recall involves certain VINs of model years 2021-2023 Sportsman 450 and 570 ATVs. The recalled ATVs were sold in the following colors: green, blue, beige, red, camouflage, gray, titanium metallic, black, white, azure crystal and orange. POLARIS is stamped on the front grille and POLARIS and Sportsman are printed on the sides of the vehicles. The model name is also printed on the side of the chassis. The VIN is located on the ATV's left rear frame. Consumers can enter their VIN online at www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls to check if their ATVs are recalled.
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