Warning
Polaris Recalls RZR XP Turbo and Turbo S Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using this product immediately.
Source: CPSC
WarningRecall #23780
Polaris Recalls RZR XP Turbo and Turbo S Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota · Model Year 2021 RZR XP Turbo and RZR Turbo S Recreational Off-Road Vehicles
Product Description
This recall involves all model year 2021 RZR XP Turbo and RZR Turbo S vehicles. The recalled vehicles were sold in the following colors: black, blue, gray, lime, orange, and sand. The recalled vehicles were sold in two and four-seat configurations. POLARIS is stamped on the front grille and POLARIS and RZR are printed on the sides of the vehicles. The model name is also printed on the side of the chassis. The VIN is located on the vehicle's frame in the left rear wheel well.
Hazard
The vehicle's clutch can fracture, causing fragments to be ejected from the vehicle, posing fire and injury hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. The dealer will replace the primary (drive) clutch free of charge. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is notifying all dealers and registered owners directly to provide more details about the repair.
Repair
Reported Injuries
The firm has received 206 reports of clutch failures, including reports of six fires, two injuries, and one vehicle tip-over.
411 Press Analysis
The CPSC issued a recall for Model Year 2021 RZR XP Turbo and RZR Turbo S Recreational Off-Road Vehicles on August 10, 2023, covering about 27,300 (in addition, about 660 were sold in canada) (some of these vehicles were previously recalled in november 2020 and in december 2021). The vehicle's clutch can fracture, causing fragments to be ejected from the vehicle, posing fire and injury hazards. The firm has received 206 reports of clutch failures, including reports of six fires, two injuries, and one vehicle tip-over. Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota is offering affected consumers the opportunity to schedule a free repair. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for instructions. The CPSC recommends checking purchase history and product labels to determine if your unit is affected.
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