Check your VIN. Polaris Recall Summary Name of Product: Model Years 2022-2023 RZR Pro R and Pro R 4 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Hazard: The alternator can fail during operation, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: March 30, 2023 Units: About 200 (In addition, about 2 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: Polaris at […] More »

So close but so far away. Dear ATVC: Original problem: Been sitting up for a while, says Check Engine and Hot immediately after turning the key (engine tries to but fails to turn over). Figured I might get a OBDII code reader to check the diagnostic codes. Replaced fuel injector already, probably going to replace […] More »

VIN check time. Polaris Recall Summary Name of Product: Model Years 2021-2023 Sportsman 450 and 570 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Hazard: An improperly assembled wiring harness can contact the brake line and/or vehicle frame during use which can result in a loss of the use of the front brakes and/or fire, posing fire and crash hazards. […] More »

Polaris Recall Summary Name of Product: Model Year 2020-2023 Sportsman 1000 S and Scrambler 1000 S All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Hazard: Electrostatic discharge outside the fuel tank can ignite fuel spills while refueling, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: January 05, 2023 Units: About 3,800 (In addition, about 780 were sold in Canada) Consumer […] More »

Running great. For a few minutes anyway. Dear ATVC: Took my ATC 185s out recently and it died after about an hour of riding. Wouldn’t fire back up without sitting for a while. Then it died again shortly after. New carb + jetted, DG exhaust & Uni filter. Just like as if it won’t start […] More »

Check your VIN #. The Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on Wednesday that about 32,000 side-by-sides are being recalled due to crash and injury hazards. American Honda is recalling 2019-2021 Honda Talon 1000 S2 and S4 side-by-sides. The vehicle’s intake funnel band screw can loosen and enter the engine through the […] More »

Where to begin when your hubs aren’t playing nice. Dear ATVC: I am new at this, bear with me. I have a 2001 Polaris Sportsman 400 and the front hubs wont engage. The switch (all wheel drive) light will not work, either. I am thinking electrical problems? The fact that neither hub is engaging and […] More »