The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·23720·Announced 2023-01-05

Polaris Sportsman and Scrambler 1000 S ATVs recalled for fire hazard

Polaris is recalling certain 2020–2023 Sportsman and Scrambler 1000 S all-terrain vehicles because electrostatic discharge can ignite fuel during refueling, creating a fire hazard. The company has received 16 reports of fires, including one personal injury.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with 16 reported fires including one documented report of personal injury and one report of property damage, meeting the rubric criterion for Severe: "significant injury/property-damage reports."

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling certain Model Year 2020–2023 Sportsman 1000 S and Scrambler 1000 S all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). These vehicles were sold nationwide by Polaris dealers between July 2019 and October 2022, priced between $15,000 and $17,800. About 3,800 units were sold in the U.S., and about 780 were sold in Canada.

The recalled ATVs have a fire hazard: electrostatic discharge outside the fuel tank can ignite fuel spills during refueling. Polaris has received 16 reports of fire related to this hazard, including one report of personal injury and one report of property damage, all occurring outside the U.S.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles. Contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair, or call Polaris at 800-765-2747 (7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday). Consumers can also visit www.polaris.com and select "Off Road Safety Recalls" or www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls to check if their vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in this recall. Polaris will instruct dealers to install new fuel filler neck clamps and, if needed, a fill neck cover. Polaris is contacting registered owners directly with more details about the repair.

The recalled product

Product
Model Year 2020-2023 Sportsman 1000 S and Scrambler 1000 S All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
Category
Vehicle — All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
Hazard
  • fire
  • electrostatic-discharge
  • fuel-ignition
Affected units
3,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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