Voluntary Recall On 2015 Polaris RZR 900 And 1000
Polaris Industries in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission and Transport Canada, is issuing a voluntary
recall on model year 2015 Polaris RZR 900 and 1000 vehicles due to
reports of pinched fuel tank vent lines. The recall is related to
the vehicle's fuel tank vent line potentially being incorrectly
installed during manufacturing, causing it to become pinched, which
may cause the fuel tank to pressurize and leak fuel, posing a
potential fire hazard. Polaris estimates that the assembly error
occurred in very few vehicles; however, Polaris is issuing
a voluntary recall so that all these vehicles could be inspected
and any affected vent lines fixed prior to further use.
Polaris is taking this action after confirming that, in some
reports, a vent line had been pinched during assembly. In those
cases, Polaris has also received reports of the drive line
contacting a pressurized and expanded fuel tank, resulting in a
fuel leak and a fire hazard. Polaris also received two reports of
small fires, but could not confirm whether the vent line was
obstructed during assembly or during subsequent accessory
installation or whether the pinched vent line was the cause of the
fires.
"Polaris is committed to the safety and quality of its products and
is swiftly addressing the potential problem and has taken the
appropriate steps to prevent any future occurrences," said Michael
Erickson, Polaris' General Manager, RZR.
Polaris is sending a recall letter directly to each registered
owner of a vehicle within the scope of this recall. All 2015
Polaris RZR 900 and 1000 vehicle owners will be asked to contact a
dealer starting Oct. 5 to schedule a service appointment. There
will be no cost to customers or dealers for this product inspection
and fix. Additionally, the company will provide information on
the issue at Polaris Camp RZR in Glamis, Calif., Oct. 30 - 31,
2015.