The firewall behind the driver and passenger seats can overheat and melt
06/21/2013 | ConsumerAffairs
By James Limbach
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PhotoPolaris Industries of Medina, Minn., is recalling about 4.500 Polaris 900 EFI RZR recreational off-highway vehicles.
The firewall behind the driver and passenger seats can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The firm has received one report of an incident involving a consumer who received burn injuries to a finger.
This recall involves 2011 model Polaris Ranger RZR XP 900 recreational off-highway vehicles. The machines are either white or red and have a “RZR XP” decal on the right and left rear side panels. The right and left of the hood have “Dual Overhead Cam” decals. There are also “900 EFI” decals on the front right and left of the machine.
The vehicles, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2012, through February 2013, for between $16,000 and $16,600.
Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting its known customers directly.
Consumers may contact Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
