Polaris Industries · Recalled
Polaris Industries Recalls Certain ATVs Due to Crash 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.
- Units
- About 8,500
- Reports
- 19
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $7,500–$10,800
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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
The file
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from February 2009 through November 2009 for between $7,500 and $10,800.
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Incident log
Polaris has received 19 reports of incidents involving the recalled ATVs. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 22 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
