The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·24056·Announced 2023-12-14

Polaris RZR 200 Youth Off-Road Vehicles Recalled for Steering Lock-Up Hazard

Polaris is recalling about 19,000 Model Year 2021-2024 RZR 200 youth off-road vehicles because the steering system can lock up during use, posing a crash hazard and risk of serious injury to children.

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 source reports two actual injuries (abrasions) from crashes and rollover incidents caused by the steering system defect, meeting the criterion for a structural vehicle defect with injury reports. This satisfies the Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 19,000 Model Year 2021-2024 RZR 200 youth recreational off-road vehicles (ROVs). The steering system in these vehicles can lock up while in use, creating a crash hazard and risk of serious injury to children.

Polaris has received 32 reports of the steering system locking, including two reports of crashes and two reports of rollover or tip-over incidents that resulted in two injuries involving abrasions.

The recalled vehicles were sold by Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2021 through September 2023 for between $6,300 and $7,500. They are available in blue, gray, and white colors. The vehicles have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille and "POLARIS" and "RZR" printed on the sides, with the model name printed on the side of the chassis.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair to replace the steering rack assembly. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is contacting registered owners directly. For more information, consumers can call Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit www.polaris.com and click on "Product Safety News" under the "Safety Column" at the bottom of the page, or visit www.polaris.com/en-us/recalls to check if a vehicle's VIN is included in any recalls.

The recalled product

Product
Model Year 2021-2024 RZR 200 Youth ROVs
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Off-Road Vehicle
Hazard
  • steering-lock-up
  • crash-hazard
  • rollover-tip-over
Affected units
19,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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