Sportsman 850 and 1000 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) — recall 17112

Reported risk: This recall involves all model year 2015 and 2016 Polaris Sportsman 850 and 1000 model all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). "Polaris" is printed on the front grill and "Sportsman 850" or "Sportsman 1000" is printed on the side of the steering column. The ATVs were sold in several colors. The model number is located on the fuel tank cover. The following models are included in the recall: Model Year Model Number Model/Color 2015 A15SXA85AJ Sportsman 850 White Lightning 2015 A15SXA85AA Sportsman 850 Sage Green 2015 A15SXA85AC Sportsman 850 Polaris Pursuit Camo 2015 A15SXE85AS Sportsman 850 SP Sunset Red 2015 A15SXE85AM Sportsman 850 SP Titanium Matte Metallic 2015 A15SYE85AS Sportsman Touring 850 SP Sunset Red 2015 A15SYE85AV Sportsman Touring 850 SP Blue Fire 2015 A15SXE95AW Sportsman XP 1000 Matte White Le 2015 A15SXE95AK Sportsman XP 1000 SP Black Pearl Metallic 2015 A15SXE95AC Sportsman XP 1000 Polaris Pursuit Camo 2015 A15SYE95AX Sportsman Touring XP 1000 Bronze Mist 2015 A15SXL95AM Sportsman XP 1000 Titanium Matte Metallic 2015 A15SYL95AP Sportsman XP 1000 Touring White Pearl Metal 2016 A16SXA85A2 Sportsman 850 White Lightning 2016 A16SXA85A1 Sportsman 850 Sage Green 2016 A16SXA85A9 Sportsman 850 Polaris Pursuit® Camo 2016 A16SXE85AB Sportsman 850 SP Velocity Blue 2016 A16SXE85AS Sportsman 850 SP Sunset Red 2016 A16SXN85A3 Sportsman 850 High Lifter Edition 2016 A16SXE85AM Sportsman 850 SP Titanium Matte Metallic 2016 A16SYE85AS Sportsman Touring 850 SP Sunset Red 2016 A16SXE95AG S Hazards: The right side panel heat shield can melt, posing burn and fire hazards to riders. In addition, in 2015 Sportsman 1000 ATVs, the exhaust springs can stretch and damage the exhaust seal, which can result in exhaust leaks and pose burn and fire hazards.