Recalls: Utility Vehicles

March 2, 2017 Polaris Recalls RZR and GENERAL Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

This recall involves model year 2016 and 2017 RZR 900, 1000, Turbo and GENERAL 1000 recreational off-road vehicles (ROVs). "Polaris" is printed on the front grill and "RZR" or "GENERAL" is printed on the side of the rear cargo area. The ROVs were sold in various colors. The following models are included in the recall. Model Year Model Number Model 2016 R16RGE99A7 POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS INDY RED 2016 R16RGE99AE POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS DELUXE ORANGEBURST 2016 R16RGE99AV POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS VELOCITY BLUE LE 2017 R17RGE99A7 POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS INDY RED 2017 R17RGE99A9 POLARIS GEN 1000 EPS HUNTER ED CAMO 2017 R17RGE99AM POLARIS GEN 1000 EPS DXE TITANMATTEMETAL 2017 R17RGE99AW POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING 2017 R17RHE99AU POLARIS GENERAL 4 1000 EPS SILVER PEARL 2016 Z16VAA87A2 RZR 900 WHITE LIGHTNING 2016 Z16VAE87AL RZR 900 EPS TRAIL STEALTH BLACK 2016 Z16VAE87AU RZR 900 EPS TRAIL MATTE TURBO SILVER 2016 Z16VAX87AM RZR 900 EPS XC EDITION TITANIUM M METALLIC 2016 Z16VBA87A2 RZR S 900 WHITE LIGHTNING 2016 Z16VBA87AB RZR S 900 PAINT BLUE FIRE 2016 Z16VBE87AE RZR S 900 EPS SPECTRA ORANGE 2016 Z16VBE87AS RZR S 900 EPS MATTE SUNSET RED 2016 Z16VBE99AB RZR S 1000 EPS BLUE FIRE METALLIC 2016 Z16VBE99AK RZR S 1000 EPS BLACK PEARL 2016 Z16VBE99AW RZR S 1000 EPS MATTE WHITE LIGHTNING 2016 Z16VCE87AE RZR 4 900 EPS SPECTRA ORANGE 2016 Z16VCE87AS RZR 4 900 EPS MATTE SUNSET RED 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 Z16VFE92AE RZR XP 4 TURBO EPS SPECTRA ORANGE 2016 Z16VFE92AH RZR XP 4 TURBO EPS GRAPHITE CRYSTAL 2016 Z16VFE92AS RZR XP 4 TURBO EPS MATTE SUNSET RED 2016 Z16VFE92AW RZR XP 4 TURBO EPS MATTE WHITE LIGHTNING 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 Z17VAA87A2 RZR 900 WHITE LIGHTNING 2017 Z17VAE87AB RZR 900 EPS BLUE FIRE 2017 Z17VAE87AK RZR 900 EPS BLACK PEARL 2017 Z17VAX87AK RZR 900 EPS XC BLACK PEARL 2017 Z17VBA87A2 RZR S 900 WHITE LIGHTNING 2017 Z17VBE87AB RZR S 900 EPS VELOCITY BLUE 2017 Z17VBE87AK RZR S 900 EPS BLACK PEARL 2017 Z17VBE99AL RZR S 1000 EPS STEALTH BLACK 2017 Z17VBE99AR RZR S 1000 EPS INDY RED 2017 Z17VCE87AB RZR 4 900 EPS VELOCITY BLUE 2017 Z17VCE87AK RZR 4 900 EPS BLACK PEARL 2017 Z17VDE92AK RZR XP TURBO EPS CRUISER BLACK 2017 Z17VDE92AM RZR XP TURBO EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC 2017 Z17VDE99AM RZR XP 1000 EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC 2017 Z17VDE99AW 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 Z17VFE92AK RZR XP 4 TURBO EPS CRUISER BLACK 2017 Z17VFE92AM RZR XP 4 TURBO EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC 2017 Z17VFE99AM RZR XP 4 1000 EPS TITANIUM METALLIC 2017 Z17VFE99AW RZR XP 4 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING 2017 Z17VFM99AB RZR XP 4 1000 EPS HIGH LIFTER ED VEL BLUE Read more.


November 15, 2016 Gates Recalls ATV and UTV Clutches Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

This recall involves two models of the G-Force CVT clutches that are aftermarket metallic, cylinder-shaped replacement clutch assemblies for use in all-terrain-vehicles and utility task vehicles. The part number, "G-FORCE" and the Gates logo are printed on the round top of the clutch. The UPC, part number and internal product number are printed on the packaging. Part No. UPC Internal Product No. CVTPRM001 770075699415 76920001 CVTPRM002 770075701316 76920005 Read more.


March 9, 2016 KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

This recall involves all model years 2015 and 2016 UXV 450i, UXV 450i LE and UXV 450i Turf models. Recalled utility vehicles come in the colors blue, camouflage, matte black, gold, green, red, blue and black. The model year 2015 recalled vehicles are those units with the last six numbers of the vehicle identification numbers (VIN) between 100101 and 190370. The model year 2016 recalled vehicles are those units with the last six numbers of the vehicle identification numbers (VIN) between 190371 and 260240. The VIN can be found on the frame behind the right front wheel. UXV is printed on each side of the rear cargo box and on the hood. KYMCO is printed on the side panels. Read more.


December 8, 2015 Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicle Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

This recall involves model year 2013, 2014 and 2015 Kubota RTV-X1100C series diesel-powered utility vehicles. Recalled utility vehicles come in the colors orange and camouflage and have serial numbers ranging from 10001 to 23172. The model number is on the side of the unit and on the data plate on the back of the cab, between the cab and the bed. The serial number is also on the data plate. Read more.


August 13, 2015 American SportWorks Recalls Four-Wheel Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Risk of Injury

This recall includes six models of American SportWorks Four Wheel Off-Road Utility Vehicles. The name of each model is located above each front fender and along the sides of the dump bed. Affected vehicles include: BullDog 300, ChuckWagon 300 and LandMaster 300 all powered by Kohler 277cc engines with the last 6 Characters of the product identification number between A11746 and A13294, and LandMaster 400, TrailWagon 400 and ChuckWagon 400 all powered by Honda 390cc engines with the last 6 Characters of the product identification number between A24835 and A26806. The product identification numbers can be found on a sticker on the firewall above the accelerator and brake pedal. Model Color LandMaster 300 Red, Green, Black, White, Camo LandMaster 400 Red, Green, Black, White, Camo BullDog 300 Red Trail Wagon 400 Red, Camo Chuck Wagon 300 Red, Green, Camo Chuck Wagon 400 Red, Green, Camo Read more.


July 28, 2015 Arctic Cat Recalls Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

This recall involves all model year 2014 Arctic Cat Prowler 500 HDX and some model year 2015 Prowler 500 HDX models. The model year 2015 vehicles affected are those units with vehicle identification numbers (VIN) from 303194 through 305166. The VIN number is located on the rear frame tube under the rear of the box. The vehicles are green, red, vibrant red metallic, or emerald green metallic. "Arctic Cat" is printed on each side of the hood. Also 500 is printed on each side on the front fenders, HDX on each side of the rear cargo box, and "Arctic Cat" on the cargo box tail gate. Read more.


June 30, 2015 E-Z-GO Recalls Gas-Powered Golf, Shuttle and Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves E-Z-GO gas-powered TXT Fleet golf cars, E-Z-GO Freedom TXT, TXT2+2 and Valor golf cars, E-Z-GO Express, E-Z-GO Terrain and Cushman Shuttle vehicles with bench seats for the driver and passengers. The E-Z-GO Terrain and the Cushman Shuttle have a cargo bed on the back. The recalled vehicles have date codes ranging from G2015 through L0515. E-Z-GO or Cushman and the model name are printed on the side and front panels of the vehicles. Date codes are printed on a plate or label inside the cab below the driver’s seat. The first letter of the date code identifies the month of production in sequence, with G corresponding to January and L to May. There is no letter I. The first two numbers in the date code identify the two-digit day of production and the final two numbers identify the two-digit year of production. Read more.


April 14, 2015 Yamaha Recalls Viking VI Side x Side Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

This recall involves 2015 model YXC700DF (Viking VI), YXC700DHFH (Viking VI Hunter), YXC700PF (Viking VI EPS) and YXC700PHFH (Viking VI EPS Hunter) side x side vehicles. Model numbers can be found on the owner's manual. The letter F in the 10th position of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) indicates that the vehicle is 2015 model. The VIN is stamped on the frame behind the left rear wheel. The "Viking VI" model name is printed on the left side of the front hood. The vehicles come in Realtree (multicolor), hunter green, red and steel blue. Read more.


November 25, 2014 Pro Armor Recalls Doors for Polaris RZR 800 and 900 Utility Vehicles Due to Impact, Laceration Hazards

This recall involves Pro Armor doors sold as accessories for model year 2010 through 2014 Polaris RZR 800 and RZR 900 models. The doors have a black powder coated finish and have four major components: a large square sheet metal panel, a smaller triangular sheet metal panel, a tubular metal frame and a latch. The panels are interchangeable and come in two styles. One style has cutout vents along the top and the other style has none. The smaller panel has a white Pro Armor logo below the cutouts. The door frame has the logo and "Pro Armor" on the top tube. The latch is silver with a black locking mechanism that attaches to the vehicle frame and a handle that attaches to the door. Read more.


September 11, 2014 Arctic Cat Recalls Side by Sides Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

This recall involves all 2014 Arctic Cat Wildcat Trail and Wildcat Trail XT side-by-side utility vehicles with Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) 000001 through 316232. The VIN is located on the frame tube near the driver's side front wheel. These units were sold in red, green, lime green, team arctic green and mat black. The words "Arctic Cat" and "Wildcat Trail" appear on the sides of these vehicles and on the hood. Read more.