Polaris Sportsman Burn & Fire Hazard Recall

This recall involves all model year 2015 and 2016 Polaris Sportsman 850 and 1000 model all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) due to potential Burn and Fire Hazards. “Polaris” is printed on the front grill and “Sportsman 850” or “Sportsman 1000” is printed on the side of the steering column. The ATVs were sold in several colors. The model number is located on the fuel tank cover. The following models are included in the recall:

Model Year	Model Number	Model/Color
2015	A15SXA85AJ	Sportsman 850 White Lightning
2015	A15SXA85AA	Sportsman 850 Sage Green
2015	A15SXA85AC	Sportsman 850 Polaris Pursuit Camo
2015	A15SXE85AS	Sportsman 850 SP Sunset Red
2015	A15SXE85AM	Sportsman 850 SP Titanium Matte Metallic
2015	A15SYE85AS	Sportsman Touring 850 SP Sunset Red
2015	A15SYE85AV	Sportsman Touring 850 SP Blue Fire
2015	A15SXE95AW	Sportsman XP 1000 Matte White Le
2015	A15SXE95AK	Sportsman XP 1000 SP Black Pearl Metallic
2015	A15SXE95AC	Sportsman XP 1000 Polaris Pursuit Camo
2015	A15SYE95AX	Sportsman Touring XP 1000 Bronze Mist
2015	A15SXL95AM	Sportsman XP 1000 Titanium Matte Metallic
2015	A15SYL95AP	Sportsman XP 1000 Touring White Pearl Metal
2016	A16SXA85A2	Sportsman 850 White Lightning
2016	A16SXA85A1	Sportsman 850 Sage Green
2016	A16SXA85A9	Sportsman 850 Polaris Pursuit® Camo
2016	A16SXE85AB	Sportsman 850 SP Velocity Blue
2016	A16SXE85AS	Sportsman 850 SP Sunset Red
2016	A16SXN85A3	Sportsman 850 High Lifter Edition
2016	A16SXE85AM	Sportsman 850 SP Titanium Matte Metallic
2016	A16SYE85AS	Sportsman Touring 850 SP Sunset Red
2016	A16SXE95AG	Sportsman XP 1000 Matte Sagebrush Green
2016	A16SXE95AR	Sportsman XP 1000 Havasu Red Pearl
2016	A16SXD95A9	Sportsman XP 1000 Hunter Edition
2016	A16SYE95AK	Sportsman Touring XP 1000 Black Pearl
2016	A16SXM95AL	Sportsman XP 1000 High Lifter Edition
2016	A16SYE95AP	Sportsman Touring XP 1000 Pearl White Le

Name of product:

Sportsman 850 and 1000 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

Hazard:

The right side panel heat shield can melt, posing burn and fire hazards to riders. In addition, in 2015 Sportsman 1000 ATVs, the exhaust springs can stretch and damage the exhaust seal, which can result in exhaust leaks and pose burn and fire hazards.

Incidents/Injuries:

Polaris has received at least 793 incidents, including reports of warped, melted or burned side panels, 47 fires and four minor burn injuries.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Sold At:

Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2014 through March 2017 for between $8,500 and $15,000.

Importer(s):

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Distributor(s):

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Manufactured In:

U.S.

Consumer Contact:

Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 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.

Polaris Sportsman Burn & Fire Hazard Recall

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