CPSC Recall in 2009: Polaris Industries Recalls ATVs Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 09-755

Date: July 21, 2009

Product Name: 2009 Model Year Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

Recall 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 NameModel NumberMarket NameModel NumberSportsman ESP XP 850A09ZX85AGSportsman XP 850A09ZN85ALSportsman ESP XP 850A09ZX85ALSportsman XP 850A09ZN85AQSportsman ESP XP 850A09ZX85AQSportsman XP 850A09ZN85ASSportsman ESP XP 850A09ZX85ARSportsman XP 850A09ZN85ATSportsman ESP XP 850A09ZX85ASSportsman XP 850A09ZN85AXSportsman ESP XP 850A09ZX85AXSportsman XP 850A09ZN8XALSportsman ESP XP 850A09ZX8XAGSportsman XP 850A09ZN8XAQSportsman ESP XP 850A09ZX8XALSportsman XP 850A09ZN8XASSportsman ESP XP 850A09ZX8XAQSportsman XP 850A09ZN8XAXSportsman ESP XP 850A09ZX8XAR  Sportsman ESP XP 850A09ZX8XAS  Sportsman ESP XP 850A09ZX8XAX  

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 4,700

Incidents:

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.

Sold At:

Polaris dealers nationwide from September 2008 through June 2009 for about $9000.

Manufactured In:

United States