Polaris · Canada · Crit
Polaris General 1000, RZR S 1000: Fuel System
Affects Polaris General 1000, RZR S 1000 · 2016 — about 914 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain side-by-side UTV’s, the engine may misfire and cause unburned fuel to be routed into the exhaust system. This could result in excessive exhaust heat that may pose a fire hazard which could cause injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update the ECU with software that includes misfire detection. Note: In the interim, owners are advised to not operate their vehicle until the defect has been repaired.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational