BRP has recalled approximately 780 units when it was found that affected vehicles might unexpectedly roll away when in the “park” or “P” position, posing an injury hazard to users. This recall involves model year 2016 Can-Am Defender, Defender DPS, and Defender XT model side-by-side off-road vehicles. The vehicles were sold in various colors and […] More »

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Textron Specialized Vehicles, Inc., of Augusta, Georgia, are announcing the recall of about 1,100 Bad Boy off-road utility vehicles. As a result of the vehicles rolling over, a 14-year-old male passenger died in Toombs County, Georgia in 2014 and, in a separate rollover incident, an adult male […] More »

Polaris is recalling nearly 10,000 Sportsman 570 ATVs due to a fire hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Polaris has received 35 reports of damaged fuel rails and leaks. No injuries have been reported. The number of affected is about 9,900. This recall involves model year 2014 through 2016 Sportsman 570 Touring […] More »

Polaris announced that they have an approved corrective-action plan for its RZR XP Turbo vehicles, following the stop-sale/stop-ride advisory in late July. Owners of model-year 2016 RZR XP Turbo vehicles can now contact their dealer to arrange for service, and Polaris will be giving all 2016 RZR XP Turbo owners an additional 12 months of […] More »

Polaris Industries (NYSE: PII) is issuing a stop-ride/stop-sale advisory, pending a formal recall, for MY2016 RZR Turbo off-road vehicles, due to a potential fire hazard. Polaris is currently evaluating a comprehensive repair solution. Once validated, repair instructions will be issued to Polaris dealers and vehicle owners will be notified that they can contact their dealer […] More »

Polaris Industries (NYSE: PII) jointly announced with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, today, that the company is voluntarily recalling certain RZR 900 and 1000 off-road vehicles manufactured since model year 2013 due to reports of thermal-related incidents, including fires. Detailed information about the recall is available at www.polaris.com/rzr-recall. Polaris conducted a thorough investigation to […] More »

Dear ATVC: I’m thinking about upgrading my Kawasaki Bayou 220 to a bigger ATV this summer. I bought it for a good price and definitely got my use out of it. It never let me down but I want something a bit faster and 4×4. I was looking at the Kawasaki Prairie 400, 360 and […] More »