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Polaris 2015 Sportsman Touring 850 SP Blue Fire -
Polaris 2015 Sportsman XP 1000 Black Pearl Metallic -
Polaris 2015 Sportsman 850 SP Titanium Matte Metallic -
Polaris 2015 Sportsman XP 1000 Matte White Le -
Polaris 2015 Sportsman XP 1000 Titanium Matte Metallic -
Polaris 2016 Sportsman 850 Sage Green -
Polaris 2016 Sportsman 850 SP Titanium Matte Metallic -
Polaris 2016 Sportsman 850 SP Velocity Blue -
Polaris 2016 Sportsman 850 White Lightning -
Polaris 2016 Sportsman XP 1000 Havasu Red Pearl
The right side panel heat shield can melt, posing burn and fire hazards to riders. In addition, in 2015 Sportsman 1000 ATVs, the exhaust springs can stretch and damage the exhaust seal, which can result in exhaust leaks and pose burn and fire hazards.
About 19,200
Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at Polaris 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 Details
This recall involves all model year 2015 and 2016 Polaris Sportsman 850 and 1000 model all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). “Polaris” is printed on the front grill and “Sportsman 850” or “Sportsman 1000” is 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. The following models are included in the recall:
| Model Year | Model Number | Model/Color |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | A15SXA85AJ | Sportsman 850 White Lightning |
| 2015 | A15SXA85AA | Sportsman 850 Sage Green |
| 2015 | A15SXA85AC | Sportsman 850 Polaris Pursuit Camo |
| 2015 | A15SXE85AS | Sportsman 850 SP Sunset Red |
| 2015 | A15SXE85AM | Sportsman 850 SP Titanium Matte Metallic |
| 2015 | A15SYE85AS | Sportsman Touring 850 SP Sunset Red |
| 2015 | A15SYE85AV | Sportsman Touring 850 SP Blue Fire |
| 2015 | A15SXE95AW | Sportsman XP 1000 Matte White Le |
| 2015 | A15SXE95AK | Sportsman XP 1000 SP Black Pearl Metallic |
| 2015 | A15SXE95AC | Sportsman XP 1000 Polaris Pursuit Camo |
| 2015 | A15SYE95AX | Sportsman Touring XP 1000 Bronze Mist |
| 2015 | A15SXL95AM | Sportsman XP 1000 Titanium Matte Metallic |
| 2015 | A15SYL95AP | Sportsman XP 1000 Touring White Pearl Metal |
| 2016 | A16SXA85A2 | Sportsman 850 White Lightning |
| 2016 | A16SXA85A1 | Sportsman 850 Sage Green |
| 2016 | A16SXA85A9 | Sportsman 850 Polaris Pursuit® Camo |
| 2016 | A16SXE85AB | Sportsman 850 SP Velocity Blue |
| 2016 | A16SXE85AS | Sportsman 850 SP Sunset Red |
| 2016 | A16SXN85A3 | Sportsman 850 High Lifter Edition |
| 2016 | A16SXE85AM | Sportsman 850 SP Titanium Matte Metallic |
| 2016 | A16SYE85AS | Sportsman Touring 850 SP Sunset Red |
| 2016 | A16SXE95AG | Sportsman XP 1000 Matte Sagebrush Green |
| 2016 | A16SXE95AR | Sportsman XP 1000 Havasu Red Pearl |
| 2016 | A16SXD95A9 | Sportsman XP 1000 Hunter Edition |
| 2016 | A16SYE95AK | Sportsman Touring XP 1000 Black Pearl |
| 2016 | A16SXM95AL | Sportsman XP 1000 High Lifter Edition |
| 2016 | A16SYE95AP | Sportsman Touring XP 1000 Pearl White Le |
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Polaris has received at least 793 incidents, including reports of warped, melted or burned side panels, 47 fires and four minor burn injuries.
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
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Related Recalls
The recalled youth ATVs fail to comply with the requirements of the federal mandatory ATV safety standard. The handlebars pose a laceration hazard if the child rider’s body or head impacts the handlebars at a high rate of speed. Additionally, the parking brakes fail to hold, posing a collision hazard. ATVs that fail to meet the mandatory safety requirements pose a risk of serious injury or death.
The fasteners on the vehicle’s rollover protective structure (ROPS) pillar joints can be missing or loose and fail to protect the occupants, if the vehicle rolls over or tips over. This poses an injury hazard.
The recalled accessory heaters can overheat and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The bike’s protective chain/belt guard does not cover the belt drive and loose clothing can get entrapped in the belt drive, posing a fall hazard.
The folding mechanism can fail and cause the handlebars or stem to fold while the scooter is in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The engine control module (ECM) lower mount support could have broken in production and left a loose part inside the engine compartment, allowing it to enter the throttle body area and lead to a stuck throttle. This poses a crash hazard and risk of serious injuries or death.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the CPSC was established more than 50 years ago, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, which has contributed to a decline in injuries associated with these products.
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