Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Scout and Scout Bobber motorcycles equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS). After the manufacturing process, air may remain trapped within the brake system, possibly reducing brake performance leading to the announcement of this Scout and Bobber Brake Recall. Remedy Indian will notify owners, and dealers will perform a brake fluid bleed of the front and rear ABS to evacuate the air, free…
Read MoreMotorcycles Experiencing Unprecedented Demand
Harley-Davidson (HOG, -2%) and Polaris (PII, +7.5%) issued contrasting earnings reports before the bell today. The maker of the iconic Harley missed earnings expectations by a wide margin, but Polaris, which makes off-road vehicles and snowmobiles as well as motorcycles, blew past forecasts and is experiencing unprecedented demand. The stocks are reacting accordingly. Both companies are navigating the same pandemic problems, with production facilities and dealership closed. But while Polaris is executing…
Read MoreFranchises cut ties with Dealer over Social Media Post
Honda Powersports and Harley-Davidson Inc. announced they will cut ties with a Northwest Tennessee motorcycle and ATV dealership after a racist social media post was allegedly made on the owner’s Facebook page, following suit with Polaris Industries. The post is said to have been made on the Facebook page of Russell Abernathy, the owner of Abernathy’s Cycle in Union City which sells Honda, Polaris and Harley-Davidson products. According to screen…
Read MorePolaris ACE 325 Exhaust Header Recall
This recall involves all model year 2014 through 2016 Polaris ACE 325 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) due to multiple reports of cracked exhaust header pipes posing a potential fire hazard. The recalled ROVs have a single seat and were sold in white, green and red. For model year 2014 and 2015 ATVs, “Polaris” is printed on the front grill and “Ace” is printed on the rear panel. For model year…
Read More2014-2017 Polaris Scrambler XP Throttle Recall
This recall involves all model year 2014 through 2017 Scrambler XP 1000 all-terrain vehicles. “Polaris” is stamped on the front grill and rear panel, and “Scrambler XP” on the center panel. The ATVs were sold in black, lime, red and white. Model numbers A14GH9EAW, A15SVE95AW, A16SVE95AM, A16SVE95AA and A17SVE95AM are included on this recall. The model number is located on the fuel tank cover. To check for recalled vehicles by…
Read More2016-2017 Polaris RZR 570 Front Brake Recall
This recall involves all model year 2017 Polaris RZR 570 and RZR S 570 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs), including RZR EPS 570 or RZR S 570 EPS vehicles which have electronic power steering. Model number Z17VJE57AR was sold in red, model number Z17VHE57AU in silver and model number Z17VHA57A2 in white. The two-seat ROVs have “Polaris” stamped on the front grill and RZR or RZR S on the side of…
Read MorePolaris Issues Another Slingshot Swingarm Recall
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Slingshot vehicles. The affected vehicles previously had their rear swingarm replaced during the remedy of NHTSA recall number 16V-255. The replacement swingarms may have been installed without the sealing grommets installed, potentially resulting in road debris contaminating the rear wheel speed sensor. CONSEQUENCE: Contamination of the rear speed sensor will disable the ABS and Traction/Stability Control, increasing the risk of a crash.…
Read More2017 Polaris RMK & SKS Snowmobile Recall
This recall involves model year 2017 Polaris RMK, PRO-RMK, SKS, and RMK snowmobiles. “Polaris” is printed on the seat and “RMK,” “PRO,” “SKS,” or “ASSAULT” printed on the side body panel. The snowmobiles were sold in several colors. The model number and VIN are displayed on the right side of the tunnel. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.polaris.com. The following models are included in the recall: Polaris Model…
Read MorePolaris Sportsman & Scrambler ATV EPS Recall
This recall involves model year 2017 Polaris Sportsman 450, 570, 850, 1000 and Scrambler 1000 model ATVs due to the electronic power steering ( EPS ) unit malfunctioning, posing a crash hazard. The recalled ATVs have “Polaris” printed on the front grill and “Sportsman 450,” “Sportsman 570,” “Sportsman 850,” “Sportsman 1000” or “Scrambler 1000” printed on the side of the steering column. The ATVs were sold in several colors. The model…
Read MorePolaris Recalls 55,000 Ranger 900 ROVs
This recall involves all model year 2015 Polaris Ranger XP 900, XP 900 EPS, and CREW 900 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The recalled ROVs were sold in a variety of colors and have either three or six seats and a rear box. “Ranger” is printed on the rear box, and “900” is printed on the hood of the ROVs. All 2015 Ranger 900 models and vehicle identification numbers (VINs) are…
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