Polaris Industries to recall about 19,200 ATVs
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Polaris Industries Inc is recalling about 19,200 all-terrain vehicles due to fire hazard and risk of injury, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Tuesday.
Polaris will recall all model year 2015 and 2016 Sportsman 850 and 1000 all-terrain vehicles, the U.S. consumer-safety regulator said.
The right side panel heat shield in the ATVs can melt, posing burn and fire hazards to riders.
In addition, the exhaust springs can stretch and damage the exhaust seal in 2015 Sportsman 1000 ATVs, resulting in exhaust leaks that could pose burn and fire hazards.
Polaris has received at least 793 incidents, including reports of warped, melted or burned side panels, 47 fires and four minor burn injuries, the regulator said.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific ATV models are being recalled by Polaris Industries?
Which specific ATV models are being recalled by Polaris Industries?
Polaris is recalling all model year 2015 and 2016 Sportsman 850 and 1000 all-terrain vehicles. This recall affects a significant number of their ATV range from those two years.
Q.What are the primary safety concerns prompting Polaris to recall these vehicles?
What are the primary safety concerns prompting Polaris to recall these vehicles?
The main concerns are fire and burn hazards. The right side panel heat shield can melt, and exhaust springs in some models can stretch, damaging seals and causing exhaust leaks.
Q.How many incidents has Polaris received concerning these ATV issues?
How many incidents has Polaris received concerning these ATV issues?
Polaris has received at least 793 incident reports. These include warped, melted, or burned side panels, 47 fires, and four minor burn injuries to riders.
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