By Nuttall Brown & Coutts
Which off-road fire recalls are covered here?
| Recall | What CPSC said (quoted) |
|---|---|
| CPSC recall 16-146 April 19, 2016 Read the CPSC notice (opens in new tab) | Vehicles: “about 133,000 Polaris Model Year 2013-2016 RZR 900 and RZR 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)” Hazard: “The recalled ROVs can catch fire while consumers are driving, posing fire and burn hazards to drivers and passengers.” Reports: “Polaris has received more than 160 reports of fires with the recalled RZR ROVs, resulting in one death of a 15 year old passenger from a rollover that resulted in a fire and 19 reports of injuries, including first, second and third degree burns.” |
| CPSC recall 16-257 September 1, 2016 Read the CPSC notice (opens in new tab) | Vehicles: “all model year 2016 Polaris RZR XP Turbo and RZR XP 4 Turbo” · “About 13,000 (including the 2, 230 [sic] vehicles previously recalled on December 2015.)” Hazard: “The vehicles' engine can overheat and turbo system’s drain tube can loosen, posing a fire hazard.” Reports: “Polaris has received 19 reports of the ROVs catching on fire, resulting in six reports of burn injuries. One of the reported fires occurred in Utah's American Fork Canyon, which led to a young child suffering severe burns and 15 acres of forest land being destroyed.” |
| CPSC recall 17-112 March 21, 2017 Read the CPSC notice (opens in new tab) | Vehicles: “all model year 2015 and 2016 Polaris Sportsman 850 and 1000 model all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)” · “About 19,200” Hazard: “The right side panel heat shield can melt, posing burn and fire hazards to riders. …” Reports: “Polaris has received at least 793 incidents, including reports of warped, melted or burned side panels, 47 fires and four minor burn injuries.” |
| CPSC recall 18-742 May 15, 2018 Read the CPSC notice (opens in new tab) | Vehicles: “all model year 2016 through 2017, and some model year 2018 Honda Pioneer 1000 Vehicles” · “About 65,000” Hazard: “The muffler can overheat, causing the plastic heat shield to melt or catch fire, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.” Reports: “The firm has received 22 reports of the muffler plastic heat shield melting and three reports of muffler plastic heat shield fires. No injuries have been reported.” |
| CPSC recall 20-727 March 19, 2020 Read the CPSC notice (opens in new tab) | Vehicles: “model year 2015 through 2020 MULE PRO-FX™, MULE PRO-FXR™ and MULE PRO-FXT™ off-highway utility vehicles” · “About 72,000” Hazard: “Debris can ignite on the vehicle’s exhaust manifold; and frozen water can block the breather hose allowing oil to leak, posing a fire hazard.” Reports: “Kawasaki has received 165 reports of oil leakage and 84 reports of vehicles catching on fire, resulting in three injuries, including one report of a burn to the user’s foot, one report of a burn to the user’s arm, hand and buttocks and one incident of smoke inhalation.” |
| CPSC recall 23-780 August 10, 2023 Read the CPSC notice (opens in new tab) | Vehicles: “all model year 2021 RZR XP Turbo and RZR Turbo S vehicles” · “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)” Hazard: “The vehicle’s clutch can fracture, causing fragments to be ejected from the vehicle, posing fire and injury hazards.” Reports: “The firm has received 206 reports of clutch failures, including reports of six fires, two injuries, and one vehicle tip-over.” |
A recall does not mean any one vehicle caused a fire. Some recalled vehicles may already have been repaired. Each CPSC notice describes the remedy and how to check a vehicle.
What was the 2018 CPSC civil penalty?
On April 2, 2018, CPSC announced that “Polaris Industries Inc. … has agreed to pay a $27.25 million civil penalty. The penalty settles charges that Polaris failed to immediately report to CPSC …” The release covered “approximately 133,000 model year 2013-2016 RZR 900 and model year 2014-2016 RZR 1000 ROVs” and “approximately 93,500 model year 2014-2015 Ranger XP 900, XP 900 EPS and CREW 900” vehicles. CPSC also stated: “Polaris’ settlement of this matter does not constitute an admission of CPSC staff’s charges.” (CPSC release 18-134 (opens in new tab))
For other recalls, search CPSC recalls (opens in new tab). You can also report a safety problem at SaferProducts.gov (opens in new tab).
Questions after an off-road fire?
Burned in an ATV or side-by-side fire, or caring for someone who was? Tell us what happened and we will review it for free. You decide what happens next.
Sources
- CPSC recall 16-146 (opens in new tab)
- CPSC recall 16-257 (opens in new tab)
- CPSC recall 17-112 (opens in new tab)
- CPSC recall 18-742 (opens in new tab)
- CPSC recall 20-727 (opens in new tab)
- CPSC recall 23-780 (opens in new tab)
- CPSC release 18-134 (civil penalty) (opens in new tab)
- CPSC recalls (opens in new tab)
- SaferProducts.gov (opens in new tab)