Polaris recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)

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2016 POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS INDY RED

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The vehicle engine can misfire and the temperatures of the exhaust and nearby components can get too hot and cause the components to melt, and/or a contaminated brake master cylinder may cause unintended brake drag, posing burn and fire hazards.

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

Polaris has received 14 reports of vehicles catching fire related to the brake master cylinder and one report of fire and two reports of melting vehicle components related to an engine misfire. No injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris for a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly, and consumers can check their VIN on the Polaris website.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 13,500 (The RZR Turbo and RZR 900 and 1000 have previously

Made inMexico

Sold atPolaris dealers nationwide

Sales periodAugust 2015 – February 2017

Price$12,800 to $24,000

Category Grills & fireplaces

How to reach the firm

Phone

800-765-2747

7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www

Recall page

www.polaris.com

Verify phone numbers, hours and web addresses on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.