Name of Product:
Model Year 2021-2024 RZR 200 Youth ROVs
Hazard:
The steering system can lock up while in use, posing a crash hazard and risk of serious injury to children.
Recall Date:
December 14, 2023
Units:
About 19,000 (In addition, about 950 were sold in Canada)
Recall Details
Description:
This recall involves certain VINs of Model Year 2021-2024 RZR 200 youth vehicles. The vehicles were sold in the following colors: blue, gray and white. POLARIS is stamped on the front grille and POLARIS and RZR are printed on the sides of the vehicles. The model name is also printed on the side of the chassis. The VIN is stamped on a plate riveted to the upper frame rail visible from the right rear wheel well.
Remedy:
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.
Incidents/Injuries:
Polaris has received 32 reports of the steering system locking, including two reports of crashes and two reports of rollover/tip over, which resulted in two injuries involving abrasions.
Sold At:
Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2021 through September 2023 for between $6,300 and $7,500.
Importer(s):
Polaris Industries Inc. of Medina, Minnesota
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