Dumont Dune Riders

Polaris has issued another recall involving the RZRs. According the the recall, "The vehicle engine can misfire and the temperatures of the exhaust and nearby components can get too hot and cause the components to melt, and/or a contaminated brake master cylinder may cause unintended brake drag, posing burn and fire hazards." Check your VIN Check to see if this, or other. recalls are open on your vehicle. Enter your VIN here, http://www.polaris.com/en-us/rider-support/off-road-recalls Info from Polaris Press Release http://www.polaris.com/en-us/company/article/polaris-recalls-rzr-and-general-recreational-off-highway-vehicles-due-to-burn-and-fire-hazards Recall Date: February X, 2017 https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Polaris-Recalls-RZR-and-GENERAL-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles Recall Number: 17-DRAFT Polaris Recalls RZR and GENERAL Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Burn and Fire Hazards Recall Summary Name of Product: Polaris recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) Hazard: The vehicle engine can misfire and the temperatures of the exhaust and nearby components can get too hot and cause the components to melt, and/or a contaminated brake master cylinder may cause unintended brake drag, posing burn and fire hazards. Remedy: Repair Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris for a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly, and consumers can check their VIN on the Polaris website. Consumer Contact: Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com and click on “Off-Road Safety Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information. In addition, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the “Product Safety Recalls” page to see if your vehicle is included in any recalls. Recall Details Units: About 13,500 (The RZR Turbo and RZR 900 and 1000 have previously been recalled.) Description: This recall involves model year 2016 and 2017 RZR 900, 1000, Turbo and GENERAL 1000 recreational off-road vehicles (ROVs). “Polaris” is printed on the front grill and “RZR” or “GENERAL” is printed on the side of the rear cargo area. The ROVs were sold in various colors. The following models are included in the recall. Model Year Model Number Model 2016 R16RGE99A7 POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS INDY RED 2016 R16RGE99AE POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS DELUXE ORANGEBURST 2016 R16RGE99AV POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS VELOCITY BLUE LE 2017 R17RGE99A7 POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS INDY RED 2017 R17RGE99A9 POLARIS GEN 1000 EPS HUNTER ED CAMO 2017 R17RGE99AM POLARIS GEN 1000 EPS DXE TITANMATTEMETAL 2017 R17RGE99AW POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING 2017 R17RHE99AU POLARIS GENERAL 4 1000 EPS SILVER PEARL 2016 Z16VAA87A2 RZR 900 WHITE LIGHTNING 2016 Z16VAE87AL RZR 900 EPS TRAIL STEALTH BLACK Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has received 14 reports of vehicles catching fire related to the brake master cylinder and one report of fire and two reports of melting vehicle components related to an engine misfire. No injuries have been reported. Sold at: Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2015 through February 2017 for between $12,800 and $24,000. Importer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. Distributor: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. Manufactured in: Mexico and U.S. Photos Photo 1: 2016 POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS INDY RED Photo 2: 2016 POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS VELOCITY BLUE LE Photo 3: 2016 RZR S 1000 EPS BLACK PEARL Photo 4: 2016 RZR S 1000 EPS MATTE WHITE LIGHTNING Photo 5: 2016 RZR 900 WHITE LIGHTNING Photo 6: 2016 RZR XP 1000 EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC Photo 7: 2016 RZR XP 4 TURBO EPS MATTE SUNSET RED Photo 8: 2016 GENERAL 1000 EPS DELUXE ORANGEBURST Photo 9: 2017 RZR 900 EPS BLACK PEARL Photo 10: 2017 RZR S 900 EPS VELOCITY BLUE Photo 11: 2017 RZR XP 1000 EPS BOULDERS ED MATTE GOLD About U.S. CPSC: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. 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According to @agphd's pics that he sent us, conditions look like they are back to awesome out at Dumont! These pics were taken Thurs night.

It's that time of year again. Time to give back to the place we all love. Friends of El Mirage and the Barstow BLM invite you to the 15th Annual Dumont Dunes Cleanup March 18th, 2017. Round up your dune buddies and make a weekend out of it. Come lend a hand and help keep Dumont nice and clean, the way we all like it. Cleanup will begin at 8:00 AM and there will be a BLM/ Sub-group meeting open to the public. Lunch will be provided for all cleanup volunteers and will get a free entrance to Dumont Dunes that weekend. You must show your wristband upon exiting the dunes. Where: Dumont Dunes Visitor Center When: March 18, 2017. Check in at 8:00 AM Forum Discuission

It's a damp morning at Dumont with some low lying clouds and fog hanging over the dunes.

There hasn't been much rain so far today, but the sand is a little damp. The river crossing is still very easily passable, however the weather is turning ugly. Winds are picking up and expected to reach over 40 mpg gusts later today. A 1/2 inch of rain is predicted for later and it will likely rain until Saturday afternoon, but then it's supposed to clear up for the rest of the weekend. Click for hourly weather forecast Send us your photos 1. Post to the forum 2. Via Facebook or 3. Instagram using hashtag #dumontduneriders 4. or post them in the comments below

Conditions are great today at Dumont! No crowds, overcast skies, great temps and smooth sand! Photos by David Lind Thurs night at Comp Friday

The sand is in great shape this weekend.

The skies are clear and there is nobody out at Dumont except @christinepotter81 & family. The dunes are still a bit damp and recovering from the recent rain storms. Mother nature is trying her best to repair them. Still a gorgeous day regardless.