Polaris Phoenix 200 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

Date

April 19, 2018

Manufacturer

Aeon Motor Co., of Taiwan

CPSC title

Polaris Recalls Phoenix 200 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

Products

Polaris Phoenix 200 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

Description

This recall involves all model year 2014 through 2017 Phoenix 200 all-terrain vehicles. "Polaris" is stamped on the front grill and on the sides of the ATV seats, and "Phoenix 200" is stamped on the side panels. The ATVs were sold in blue and gray. Model numbers A14PB20AF, A15YAP20AF, A16YAP20AF and A17YAP20A8 are included in this recall. The model number is located on the vehicle frame. To check for recalled vehicles by vehicle identification number (VIN) visit www.polaris.com.

Hazard

The throttle limiter can fail due to damage during shipping, posing a crash hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris for instructions on how to inspect for a damaged throttle limiter, and, if damaged, to schedule a free repair.

Remedy options

Repair

Units

About 5,600

Injuries reported

Polaris has received nine reports of a damaged throttle limiter, including one report of throttle limiter failure that resulted in minor injuries.

Sold at

Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2013 through April 2018 for about $3,600.

Made in

Taiwan

Consumer 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” at the bottom of the page 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.

Importer

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Distributor

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Recall number

18144

What should I do? Something you own was recalled. What now?

Source: CPSC · Consumer product record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.