Polaris · Canada · Mod
Polaris Sportsman X2 570, Sportsman XP 1000 +5 more: Steering
Affects Polaris Sportsman X2 570, Sportsman XP 1000, Scrambler XP 1000, Sportsman 570, Sportsman 850, Sportsman 570 Touring, Sportsman 450 · 2017 — about 751 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain ATV’s, there is an error within the software which controls the electric power steering (EPS) module. In the event of a lost or intermittent connection to the EPS module, the power steering software would calibrate the steering to roughly five times the ordinary power steering resistance or two times unassisted, manual steering resistance. This sudden increase in steering resistance would unexpectedly increase steering effort, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update the software that controls the EPS unit, which will turn off the steering assist, rather an increase steering resistance if a connection fault is detected. Note: In the interim, owners are advised to stop riding their ATV until the defect has been repaired.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.