Polaris SPORTSMAN 570 recall: Fuel may escape from the fuel tank
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Polaris Industries Inc. (Polaris) have issued a STOP ride and STOP sale notice on a small number of machines. These machines were manufactured with a fuel tank vent line end location in the headlight pod which may result in liquid fuel exiting the vent line…
- What to do
- Contact a Polaris dealer to book the free repair. On affected machines fit a new and rerouted vent pipe.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
Check your reg on DVSA ↗
What’s wrong
Polaris Industries Inc. (Polaris) have issued a STOP ride and STOP sale notice on a small number of machines. These machines were manufactured with a fuel tank vent line end location in the headlight pod which may result in liquid fuel exiting the vent line and create a risk of fire.
The fix
On affected machines fit a new and rerouted vent pipe.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPORTSMAN 570 | 12 Jun 2013 | 30 Apr 2014 | 114 |
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 July 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.