The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·23740·Announced 2023-03-30

Polaris RZR Pro R and Pro R 4 vehicles recalled for fire hazard

Polaris is recalling about 200 Model Years 2022-2023 RZR Pro R and Pro R 4 recreational off-road vehicles because the alternator can fail during operation and pose a fire hazard. The company has received four reports of alternator failure, including two fire incidents, with no injuries reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The source states that two fire incidents occurred but no injuries have been reported. This is a fire hazard with confirmed incidents of the hazard manifesting, which meets the "High" criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling certain Model Years 2022 and 2023 RZR Pro R and RZR Pro R 4 recreational off-road vehicles. The recalled vehicles were sold nationwide through Polaris dealers from July 2022 through February 2023 for between $32,000 and $45,000. The recalled vehicles were available in two and four-seat configurations and colors including black, blue, crystal, and gray.

The alternator can fail during operation, posing a fire hazard. The company has received four reports of the alternator failing, including two incidents of fire. No injuries have been reported. A limited number of alternators sold as service parts (part number 4017547) are also included in this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. The dealer will replace the alternator at no charge. Consumers can verify whether their vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in the recall by contacting Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.polaris.com and clicking on "Off Road Safety Recalls" or by visiting www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/.

The recalled product

Product
Model Years 2022-2023 RZR Pro R and Pro R 4 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Off-Road Vehicle
Hazard
  • fire
  • alternator-failure
Affected units
200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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