Polaris Industries Recalls Certain ATVs Due to Crash Hazard
USPolaris Industries Recalls Certain ATVs Due to Crash Hazard
Recalling Firm: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The front suspension ball joint stem can separate from the steering knuckle and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves model year 2009 and 2010 Polaris Sportsman ATVs (models listed below) with certain VIN numbers. The ATVs were manufactured between January and August 2009. The VIN number and manufacture date are located on the right front of the ATV on the frame rail next to the front shock. Model Year Model Name 2009 Sportsman XP 550 2009 Sportsman XP 550 EPS 2010 Sportsman 550 2010 Sportsman X2 550 2010 Sportsman Touring 550 2009/2010 Sportsman XP 850 2009/2010 Sportsman XP850 EPS 2010 Sportsman Touring 850
Affected Products
2009-2010 Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Polaris-Industries-Recalls-Certain-ATVs-Due-to-Crash-Hazard |
| Title | Polaris Industries Recalls Certain ATVs Due to Crash Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0b1f3cb8cc2b4b5abf33fa816f46735a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/3d8ef6882a5b49eaaa94e5b2a13ab477.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/511b7287ebe641f2b8e06fe33820f7e2.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/4c314a0de8784972952f326a0fdff183.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Location of VIN Number and Manufacture Date |
| Hazards › Name | The front suspension ball joint stem can separate from the steering knuckle and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders. |
| Injuries › Name | Polaris has received 19 reports of incidents involving the recalled ATVs. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | 2009-2010 Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 8,500 |
| Recall I D | 398 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact their local Polaris dealer to determine if your model and VIN number are included in this recall and to schedule a free repair. Polaris is directly contacting registered owners about the recall. |
| Retailers › Name | Polaris dealers nationwide from February 2009 through November 2009 for between $7,500 and $10,800. |
| Recall Date | 2009-12-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves model year 2009 and 2010 Polaris Sportsman ATVs (models listed below) with certain VIN numbers. The ATVs were manufactured between January and August 2009. The VIN number and manufacture date are located on the right front of the ATV on the frame rail next to the front shock. Model Year Model Name 2009 Sportsman XP 550 2009 Sportsman XP 550 EPS 2010 Sportsman 550 2010 Sportsman X2 550 2010 Sportsman Touring 550 2009/2010 Sportsman XP 850 2009/2010 Sportsman XP850 EPS 2010 Sportsman Touring 850 |
| Recall Number | 10713 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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