NHTSA Complaint #11491575 — 2017 POLARIS RZR

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.