Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 2, 2018
By: Rosemary Piser
Polaris has announced that a recall of certain model year 2014-201 Polaris RZR XP 1000 Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) due to potential fire hazard.
Recall Summary
Name of product: Model Year 2014-2018 Polaris RZR XP 1000
Hazard: If the exhaust silencer fatigues and cracks, the heat shield may not manage heat, which may lead to melting of nearby components or fire.
Remedy: Repair
Recall date: April 2, 2018
Units: About 107,000
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Model Year 2014-18 Polaris RZR XP 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The ROVs have “POLARIS” stamped on the front and back grilles, and “Polaris,” “RZR,” “1000,” & “XP” stickers on the side panels. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found on the right rear frame of the vehicle, to the rear of the engine.
| Polaris Model Year 2014 – 2018 RZR Silencer | ||
| Year | Model # | Model |
| 2014 | Z146T1EAM | RZR XP 4 1000 EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC |
| 2014 | Z146T1EAW | RZR XP 4 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING LE |
| 2014 | Z14ST1EAK | RZR XP 1000 EPS BLACK PEARL LE |
| 2014 | Z14ST1EAM | RZR XP 1000 EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC LE |
| 2014 | Z14ST1EAN | RZR XP 1000 EPS MATTE NUCLEAR SUNSET LE |
| 2014 | Z14ST1EAW | RZR XP 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING LE |
| 2015 | Z15VDE99AL | RZR XP 1000 EPS HIGH LIFTER EDITION |
| 2015 | Z15VDE99AO | RZR XP 1000 EPS ORANGE MADNESS |
| 2015 | Z15VDE99AP | RZR XP 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING (MONOCHROME |
| 2015 | Z15VDE99AT | RZR XP 1000 EPS HAVASU RED PEARL |
| 2015 | Z15VDE99AV | RZR XP 1000 EPS VOODOO BLUE |
| 2015 | Z15VDE99AW | RZR XP 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING |
| 2015 | Z15VDE99AZ | RZR XP 1000 EPS STEALTH BLACK |
| 2015 | Z15VDK99AA | RZR XP 1000 EPS DESERT EDITION |
| 2015 | Z15VDK99AU | RZR XP 1000 EPS FOX SHOX EDITION TURBO SILV |
| 2015 | Z15VFE99AP | RZR XP 4 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING (MONOCHRO |
| 2015 | Z15VFE99AT | RZR XP 4 1000 EPS HAVASU RED PEARL |
| 2015 | Z15VFE99AV | RZR XP 4 1000 EPS VOODOO BLUE |
| 2016 | Z16VDE99AF | RZR XP 1000 EPS ELECTRIC BLUE METALLIC |
| 2016 | Z16VDE99AM | RZR XP 1000 EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC |
| 2016 | Z16VDE99AS | RZR XP 1000 EPS SUNSET RED |
| 2016 | Z16VDM99AM | RZR XP 1000 EPS HIGH LIFTER TITANIUM MATTE |
| 2016 | Z16VFE99AF | RZR XP 4 1000 EPS ELECTRIC BLUE METALLIC |
| 2016 | Z16VFE99AM | RZR XP 4 1000 EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC |
| 2016 | Z16VFE99AS | RZR XP 4 1000 EPS SUNSET RED |
| 2016 | Z16VFM99AM | RZR XP 4 1000 EPS HIGH LIFTER ED TITANIUM M |
| 2017 | Z17VDE99AM | RZR XP 1000 EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC |
| 2017 | Z17VDE99AP | RZR XP 1000 EPS GLOSS WHITE LIGHTNING |
| 2017 | Z17VDE99AW | RZR XP 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING |
| 2017 | Z17VDE99TK | RZR XP 1000 EPS RED AND BLACK PEARL |
| 2017 | Z17VDE99TW | RZR XP 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING |
| 2017 | Z17VDK99AK | RZR XP 1000 EPS VELOCITY BLUE LE |
| 2017 | Z17VDM99AB | RZR XP 1000 EPS HIGH LIFTER VEL BLUE |
| 2017 | Z17VDR99AZ | RZR XP 1000 EPS BOULDERS ED MATTE GOLD |
| 2017 | Z17VFE99AM | RZR XP 4 1000 EPS TITANIUM METALLIC |
| 2017 | Z17VFE99AP | RZR XP 4 1000 EPS GLOSS WHITE LIGHTNING |
| 2017 | Z17VFE99AW | RZR XP 4 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING |
| 2017 | Z17VFE99TK | RZR XP 4 1000 EPS RED AND BLACK PEARL |
| 2017 | Z17VFE99TW | RZR XP 4 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING |
| 2017 | Z17VFM99AB | RZR XP 4 1000 EPS HIGH LIFTER ED VEL BLUE |
| 2018 | Z18VDE99AK | RZR XP 1000 EPS RED AND BLACK PEARL |
| 2018 | Z18VDE99AW | RZR XP 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING |
| 2018 | Z18VDE99BK | RZR XP 1000 EPS RED AND BLACK PEARL |
| 2018 | Z18VDE99BW | RZR XP 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING |
| 2018 | Z18VDK99AK | RZR XP 1000 EPS RIDE COMMAND BLACK PEARL |
| 2018 | Z18VDK99BK | RZR XP 1000 EPS RIDE CMD BLACK PEARL (50) |
| 2018 | Z18VDM99AL | RZR XP 1000 EPS HL EDITION STEALTH BLACK |
| 2018 | Z18VDR99AL | RZR XP 1000 EPS TRAILS AND ROCKS GOLD MM |
| 2018 | Z18VDR99BL | RZR XP 1000 EPS TRAILS AND ROCKS GOLD MM |
| 2018 | Z18VFE99AK | RZR XP 4 1000 EPS RED AND BLACK PEARL |
| 2018 | Z18VFE99AW | RZR XP 4 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING |
| 2018 | Z18VFE99BK | RZR XP 4 1000 EPS RED AND BLACK PEARL |
| 2018 | Z18VFE99BW | RZR XP 4 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING |
| 2018 | Z18VFK99AK | RZR XP 4 1000 EPS RIDE COMMAND BLACK PEARL |
| 2018 | Z18VFK99BK | RZR XP 4 1000 EPS RIDE CMD BLACK PEARL (50) |
| 2018 | Z18VFM99AL | RZR XP 4 1000 EPS HL EDITION STEALTH BLACK |
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding the affected vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer for a free repair.
Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has received 30 reports of cracked exhaust silencers, including 3 reports of fire. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Polaris dealers nationwide since December 2013.
Manufacturer(s): Polaris Industries, Inc., of Minn.
Importer(s): Polaris Industries, Inc., of Minn.
Distributor(s): Polaris Industries, Inc., of Minn.
Manufactured In: United States and Mexico
Recall number: 18-133
Source: www.cpsc.gov
