Polaris RZR recall: Risk of fire
- What's wrong
- The vehicles may have been manufactured with heat shields that are inadequate. The resulting issue could lead to the cab or cargo box overheating which may pose a fire hazard. Revised shields will also provide additional protection from flammable liquid spills that may pose a…
- What to do
- Contact a Polaris dealer to book the free repair. Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and inspect and replace the existing heat shielding. Install additional heat shielding.
What’s wrong
The vehicles may have been manufactured with heat shields that are inadequate. The resulting issue could lead to the cab or cargo box overheating which may pose a fire hazard. Revised shields will also provide additional protection from flammable liquid spills that may pose a separate fire hazard. Consumers should immediately stop using the affected vehicles.
The fix
Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and inspect and replace the existing heat shielding. Install additional heat shielding.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| RZR | 22 Jul 2013 | 10 Mar 2016 | 118 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 19 April 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.