Polaris Issues Recall for 2024-2025 Polaris Rzrs Due to Fire Hazard

Polaris Industries issued a recall on December 05 for 2024-2025 RZR XP 1000 and XP 4 1000 due to an issue with the battery. Under certain circumstances, the battery could cause an electric short, which poses a fire hazard.

This recall involves certain VINs of Polaris model year 2024-2025 RZR XP 1000 and XP 4 1000 ROVs. The recalled vehicles were sold in black, blue, gray, red, and white colors. They were sold in two- and four-seat configurations. Approximately 21,000 units in the US could be affected, and around 1,300 were sold in Canada. These models were sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from April 2023 through July 2024. 

What causes the issue? According to Polaris, the positive battery terminal cover (red) can become damaged by the seat base, causing the positive battery post to be exposed and contact nearby conductive components, resulting in an electrical short.

The firm has received a total of three reports of incidents, including two reports of fires and one report of melted wires. No injuries have been reported at the time of writing.

Polaris is contacting all registered owners directly and providing a full-battery cover to them by mail that can be self-installed or installed for free by an authorized Polaris dealer. Consumers can continue to operate the recalled ROVs before installation of the battery cover only if the battery-positive terminal cover (red) is undamaged. The consumer can confirm the cover is undamaged by completing the Battery Positive Terminal Cover (Red) Verification and Seat Installation Instructions provided by Polaris here.

If the battery-positive terminal cover (red) is damaged, the recalled ROV should not be operated until the repair is complete. You can also visit the Polaris website and click on “Product Safety News,” located under the “Safety” column at the bottom of the page to check if your vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in any recalls.