Polaris RZR XP Turbo / RZR Turbo S clutch failure fire and injury hazard (CPSC February 2023)

## Affected machines This bulletin covers Polaris RZR XP Turbo and Turbo S recreational off-road vehicles. ### Affected models and model years The recalled vehicles were sold in two-seat and four-seat configurations. POLARIS is stamped on the front grille. POLARIS and RZR are printed on the sides. The model name is also printed on the side of the chassis. The VIN is located on the vehicle's frame in the left rear wheel well. Sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from **December 2019 through September 2022** for between $21,000 and $32,000. ## Issue The **primary (drive) clutch can fail** during operation. Clutch failure can cause **fragments to be ejected from the vehicle**, posing fire and injury hazards. Reported field incidents at time of recall: - 206 reports of clutch failures - 6 fires - 2 injuries - 1 vehicle tip-over ## What to do 1. Identify the model and VIN. 2. **Stop using the ROV immediately.** 3. Contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair (primary clutch replacement). 4. Polaris is notifying all dealers and registered owners directly. ## Hazard Severity is rated **critical** because: - 206 incidents - a substantial real-world failure rate - 6 confirmed fires - 2 confirmed injuries plus 1 tip-over (rollover) - Ejected clutch fragments at engine RPM are a high-energy projectile hazard This is one of the higher-severity Polaris recalls by injury count. ## Related bulletins Other Polaris bulletins in this migration: TNB02600131, TNB02600133, TNB02600134, TNB02600135. ## Source - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, "Polaris Recalls RZR XP Turbo and Turbo S Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)," February 2023. - Polaris recall page: https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/