Polaris Rzr: Fire May Occur - Stop Ride Stop Sale

Polaris RZR Recall Summary Polaris is recalling 21 RZR vehicles because the engine may overheat excessively and continue running, which can damage the engine and cause oil and coolant to leak. Additionally, fasteners connecting the oil drain tube to the turbo system may loosen, allowing engine oil to drip onto hot engine surfaces and potentially cause a fire. The manufacturer will replace the turbo drain tube and fasteners, inspect and replace heat shields as needed, update the engine control software, and check the engine temperature sensor system where necessary.

Recalling firm

POLARIS

Product

Vehicles: POLARIS RZR. Units affected: 21

Reason

The engine may continue to run in an extreme over heat condition which can lead to the destruction of the engine and loss of oil and coolant. Additionally the fasteners used to attach the oil drain tube to the turbo system may loosen allowing a release of engine oil. The release of engine oil onto hot surfaces may pose a fire hazard. Remedy: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and change the turbo drain tube and fastenings check and where necessary replace the heat shields replace the fasteners for the heat shield (where directed) insert the Owner�s Manual Addendum and...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2016-07-26

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/1cebe94b-ff92-434b-a4fd-225bd8eaccd4