Recall: Polaris Recalls RZR XP Turbo S Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Description: This recall involves model year 2018 RZR XP Turbo S recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) sold in red and blue. The recalled vehicles have "POLARIS" printed on the front grille, "POLARIS" printed beneath the doors, and "RZR" printed on the rear fenders. The vehicle identification number (VIN) and model number can be found on a label affixed to the vehicle frame in the left front wheel well. Polaris Model Year 2018 RZR XP Turbo S Year Model Number Model/Color 2018 Z18VEL92BR RZR XP TURBO S WITH RIDE CMD AND LV INDY RED 2018 Z18VEL92BK RZR XP TURBO S WITH RIDE CMD AND LV POL BLUE
Name of product: Model year 2018 RZR XP Turbo S recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Units: About 1,300
Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn
Hazard: In the event of a high-speed rollover, the vehicle's rollover protection structure (ROPS) can fracture, providing inadequate protection during a rollover.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all registered owners directly.
Recall date: August 27, 2018
Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has received six reports of rollover protection structures fracturing during rollovers. Polaris has received one report of an injury but does not attribute it to ROPS fractures.
Sold At: Polaris dealers nationwide from January 2018 through August 2018 for about $27,500.
Importers: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn
Manufactured in: Mexico
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.
Recall number: 18-762