2009 Model Year Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Polaris Industries is recalling 2009 model year Sportsman ESP XP 850 and Sportsman XP 850 ATVs because the valve assembly can fail when exposed to freezing temperatures, allowing oil to leak into the exhaust system. This oil leak can create a fire and burn hazard to the rider. The affected models have specific model numbers ranging from A09ZX85AG through A09ZX8XAX for the Sportsman ESP XP 850 line and A09ZN85AL through A09ZN8XAX for the Sportsman XP 850 line. Owners can identify their machine by locating the model and serial number identification decal on the left side of the frame rail below the front fender.
According to the recall notice, consumers who own an affected ATV should immediately stop using it in sub-freezing temperatures and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners who are likely to experience consistently sub-freezing temperatures have been notified of this recall by direct mail.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
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.
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
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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