Polaris Recalls over 26,000 ATVs due to Fire Hazard
July 19, 2017, Polaris issued a recall of over 25,00 2014 Polaris Sportsman 570 All-terrain vehicles due to fire hazard. Fuel can leak into the headlight pod and catch on fire. Polaris has issued over 10 recalls of vehicles in the last 4 years to fix various flaws. The number of Polaris vehicles recalled totals well-over 252,000. Polaris vehicle fires have resulted in numerous injuries and the death of a 15-year-old child.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris for repair. To see if your Polaris vehicle has been recalled, please visit the Polaris recall website.
| Date of Recall |
Year(s) and Model(s) Recalled
(Click to View Recall Notice) |
Cause |
| July 2017 | 2014 Sportsman 570 | Fuel Leak, Fire Hazards |
| April 2017 | 2015 Ranger 900 | Fire and Burn Hazards |
| March 2017 | 2015 & 2016 Sportsman 850 and 1000 | Burn and Fire Hazards |
| March 2017 | 2016 & 2017 RZR and GENERAL ROVs | Burn and Fire Hazards |
| December 2016 | 2014-2017 Sportsman 570 | Fire Hazard |
| September 2016 | 2016 RXR XP Turbo | Fire Hazard, Severe Burn Injuries |
| April 2016 | 2013-2016 RZR | Fire Hazard, Severe Burn Injuries, One Death |
| September 2016 | 2014 Ranger 900 and 2015 & 2016 Ranger 570 | Fire and Burn Hazard |
| July 2015 | Youth RZR | Fire Hazard |
We implore sports enthusiasts and off-roaders to use caution and check to see if their vehicles have been recalled. Elegal is currently representing a number of clients injured by Polaris vehicle fires and we are accepting cases in all 50 states. If you have been injured by a fire from a Polaris vehicle, please call us for a free consultation and information. We are here to answer your questions.