Polaris Recalls Sportsman All-Terrain Vehicles Due To Crash Hazard

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Polaris has issued a recall for model year 2017 Polaris Sportsman 450, 570, 850, 1000 and Scrambler 1000 model ATVs.

Recall Date: April 13, 2017

Recall Number: 17-740

Polaris Recalls Sportsman All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Sportsman 450, 570, 850, 1000 and Scrambler 1000 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

Hazard: The electronic power steering unit can malfunction, posing a crash hazard.

Remedy: Repair

 

Recall Details

Units: About 3,800

[caption id="attachment_62811" align="alignright" width="300"] 2017 Sportsman 850 Titanium- Matte[/caption]

Description: This recall involves model year 2017 Polaris Sportsman 450, 570, 850, 1000 and Scrambler 1000 model ATVs. The recalled ATVs have "Polaris" printed on the front grill and "Sportsman 450," "Sportsman 570," "Sportsman 850," "Sportsman 1000" or "Scrambler 1000" printed on the side of the steering column. The ATVs were sold in several colors. The model number is located on the fuel tank cover. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.polaris.com.

Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has received 15 reports of the electronic power steering unit malfunctioning. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at: Polaris dealers nationwide from September 2016 through March 2017 for between $6,900 and $13,300.

Importer/Distributor: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Manufactured in: U.S.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.

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.

Chaparral Motorsports is an authorized Polaris dealer.