In the second Polaris recall of the month, The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Polaris Industries Inc recalled 4,700 2009 Model Year Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). 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..
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 Name | Model Number | Market Name | Model Number |
---|---|---|---|
Sportsman ESP XP 850 | A09ZX85AG | Sportsman XP 850 | A09ZN85AL |
Sportsman ESP XP 850 | A09ZX85AL | Sportsman XP 850 | A09ZN85AQ |
Sportsman ESP XP 850 | A09ZX85AQ | Sportsman XP 850 | A09ZN85AS |
Sportsman ESP XP 850 | A09ZX85AR | Sportsman XP 850 | A09ZN85AT |
Sportsman ESP XP 850 | A09ZX85AS | Sportsman XP 850 | A09ZN85AX |
Sportsman ESP XP 850 | A09ZX85AX | Sportsman XP 850 | A09ZN8XAL |
Sportsman ESP XP 850 | A09ZX8XAG | Sportsman XP 850 | A09ZN8XAQ |
Sportsman ESP XP 850 | A09ZX8XAL | Sportsman XP 850 | A09ZN8XAS |
Sportsman ESP XP 850 | A09ZX8XAQ | Sportsman XP 850 | A09ZN8XAX |
Sportsman ESP XP 850 | A09ZX8XAR | ||
Sportsman ESP XP 850 | A09ZX8XAS | ||
Sportsman ESP XP 850 | A09ZX8XAX |
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATV’s in sub-freezing temperatures and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall. For additional information, contact (888) 704-5290 or visit the firm’s Web site at www.polarisindustries.com
If you or a family member is injured by a product, you need to get immediate medical care. If there is a significant affect or injury, you should contact an attorney concerning the problem. Early investigation can include the collection of product, checking recall alerts, and the proper notifying of those who caused the problem.

A founding partner with Bradshaw & Bryant, Mike Bryant has always fought to find justice for his clients—knowing that legal troubles, both personal injury and criminal, can be devastating for a family. Voted a Top 40 Personal Injury "Super Lawyer" multiple years, Mr. Bryant has also been voted one of the Top 100 Minnesota "Super Lawyers" four times.
2 Comments
Daniel 8791
Goodness gracious, Polaris is having a rougher month than even the Twins or Red Sox ! Good to hear though that they caught this problem before the rapdily oncoming cold weather season. Good job again Mike, on keeping up on the major local and national recalls.
Mike Bryant
Thanks, and yes this has been a tough month in many ways. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment.
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