EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
All-Terrain Vehicle Polaris “RZR XP 1000 / XP4 1000” — risk: fire, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0631/18
Summary
The heat shield may not adequately shield exhaust gasses in the event of an exhaust silencer crack. This could lead to melting of nearby components, leading to injuries to the driver, and poses a fire hazard.
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Product
All-Terrain Vehicle — Polaris
- Brand
- Polaris
- Name / model
- RZR XP 1000 / XP4 1000
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- All-Terrain Vehicle.
- Production dates: Specific vehicles built between 22/07/2013 and 19/02/2018
What is the risk?
- The heat shield may not adequately shield exhaust gasses in the event of an exhaust silencer crack. This could lead to melting of nearby components, leading to injuries to the driver, and poses a fire hazard.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 02/04/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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