Polaris Industries Recalls ATVs Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 09755. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 09755 has the recall date 22 Jul 2009. The notice names the firm Polaris Industries. The recall has about 4,700 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received six reports of the valve assembly failing in freezing temperatures, resulting in three small fires. Minor fire damage to air boxes, ignition coils and the seat were reported. |
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| Units | 4,700 |
| Description | 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 |
| Product | 2009 Model Year Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), About 4,700, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Sold at | Polaris dealers nationwide from September 2008 through June 2009 for about $9000. |
| Manufacturer | Polaris Industries Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 4,700Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2009 in the category All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Polaris Industries
- 111
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 09755The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 09755. https://recallregister.com/product/6060-polaris-industries-recalls-atvs-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 09755 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received six reports of the valve assembly failing in freezing temperatures, resulting in three small fires. Minor fire damage to air boxes, ignition coils and the seat were reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Polaris dealers nationwide from September 2008 through June 2009 for about $9000.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09755?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 4,700
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States