Polaris Recalls Youth Side-By-Side Due To Fire Hazard

The Polaris Youth RZR 170 EFI in blue that is part of the recall.

The Polaris Youth RZR 170 EFI in blue that is part of the recall.

The Polaris Youth RZR 170 EFI in red that is part of the recall.

The Polaris Youth RZR 170 EFI in red that is part of the recall.

Polaris has issued a recall of approximately 4,300 2015 model year Youth RZR 170 EFI side-by-sides because an issue with the fuel pump poses a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the vehicles and contact their local dealer for a free repair. Polaris can be contacted toll-free at (888) 704-5290, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com and click on Product Safety Recalls for more information.

The following recall information is from the Consumer Products Safety Commission.

Recall Details

Units:  About 4,300

Description:  This recall involves Model Year 2015 Polaris Youth RZR® 170 EFI recreational off-highway vehicles with model number R15YAV17AA/AF and VINs between RF3YAV170FT000076 and RF3YAV17XFT005141. To see the complete list, visit the firm’s website. The VIN is on the left-hand front frame tube. They were sold in both blue and red. The blue models have a “170 EFI” decal on the right and left side of the hood and an “RZR” decal on the right and left front fenders. The red models have a “170 EFI” decal on the right and left front fenders and a “RZR” decal on the right and left rear fenders.

Incidents/Injuries:  None reported

Remedy:  Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Polaris RZR vehicles and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting its customers directly and sending a recall letter to each registered owner of an affected product.

Sold at:  Polaris dealers nationwide from October 2014 through June 2015 for about $4,600.

Distributor(s):  Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Manufactured in:  Taiwan

Learn more:  CPSC.gov

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