# 2017 POLARIS RZR — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `1850867` · 2022-10-31 · POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** POLARIS
- **Model:** RZR
- **Year:** 2017
- **Manufacturer:** POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Miles at failure:** 5,000
- **Speed:** 25 mph
## Narrative
The contact owns a 2017 Polaris RZR. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph when the contact noticed heat coming from over their right shoulder. The contact noticed flames coming approximately 2 feet from the engine compartment. The contact came to a stop and turned off the engine. As a result, the flame reduced in size. The contact began to put out spot fires themselves. The fire department showed however the vehicle had completely burned. There was a fire report filed and no inquiries. The vehicle was deemed totaled. The contact had contacted the manufacturer but had not spoken with a case worker. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.
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