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Polaris Recalls ACE 325 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recalled October 17, 2017 · CPSC recall 18011 · Polaris

Hazard

The exhaust header pipe can crack and release hot exhaust gases into the engine compartment, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 6,300

Incidents / injuries

Polaris has received six reports of cracked exhaust pipes, including two reports of seat damage due to melting. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves all model year 2014 through 2016 Polaris ACE 325 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The recalled ROVs have a single seat and were sold in white, green and red. For model year 2014 and 2015 ATVs, "Polaris" is printed on the front grill and "Ace" is printed on the rear panel. For model year 2016 ATVs, "Polaris" is printed on the front grill and "Polaris Ace" is printed on the rear panel. The VIN is printed on the right front frame of the vehicles. Year Model Description 2014 A14BH33AJ Ace 325 in white 2015 A15DAA32AA Ace 325 in green 2015 A15DAA32AJ Ace 325 in white 2016 A16DAA32A1 Ace 325 in green 2016 A16DAA32A7 Ace 325 in red

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Contact

Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com and click on “Off Road Safety Recalls” for more information. In addition, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the Product Safety Recalls page to see if your vehicle is included in any recalls.

Product

Polaris ACE 325 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)

Manufacturer(s)

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Retailers

Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2014 through July 2017 for about $7,500.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →