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Polaris Industries Recalls ATVs Due to Fire Hazard

Date: July 22, 2009
Company: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the ATV in sub-freezing temperatures and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have received direct mail notification of this recall if they are likely to experience consistently sub-freezing temperatures.

Affected Products

This recall involves the Polaris ATVs with model year 2009. The ATVs were sold under market names Sportsman ESP XP 850 and Sportsman XP 850 ATVs. The model and serial number identification decal is located on the left side of the machine on the frame rail below the front fender. The following models are being recalled: Market Name Model Number Sportsman ESP XP 850 A09ZX85AG Sportsman XP 850 A09ZN85AL Sportsman ESP XP 850 A09ZX85AL Sportsman XP 850 A09ZN85AQ Sportsman ESP XP 850 A09ZX85AQ Sportsman XP 850 A09ZN85AS Sportsman ESP XP 850 A09ZX85AR Sportsman XP 850 A09ZN85AT Sportsman ESP XP 850 A09ZX85AS Sportsman XP 850 A09ZN85AX Sportsman ESP XP 850 A09ZX85AX Sportsman XP 850 A09ZN8XAL Sportsman ESP XP 850 A09ZX8XAG Sportsman XP 850 A09ZN8XAQ Sportsman ESP XP 850 A09ZX8XAL Sportsman XP 850 A09ZN8XAS Sportsman ESP XP 850 A09ZX8XAQ Sportsman XP 850 A09ZN8XAX Sportsman ESP XP 850 A09ZX8XAR Sportsman ESP XP 850 A09ZX8XAS Sportsman ESP XP 850 A09ZX8XAX

Why Was This Recalled?

The valve assembly can fail in freezing temperatures, causing oil to leak into the exhaust system. This could pose a fire and burn hazard to the rider.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. has 57 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report