Polaris · Recalled
Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The heat shield can fall off the vehicle, posing fire and burn hazards to riders.
- Units
- About 42,500
- Reports
- 36
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $13,200–$16,200
- Remedy
- Repair
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
This recall involves all model year 2014 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 2014 Ranger 900 models and Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) are included in this recall. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.polaris.com.
The file
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from April 2013 through June 2014 for between $13,200 and $16,200.
- Product type
- Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV)
- Made in
- Mexico, United States
- Recalled by
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Incident log
Polaris has received 36 reports of the recalled ROVs overheating and catching on fire, including reports of three minor burns and one sprained wrist.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday and Friday, or online at www.polaris.com and click on "Off Road Safety Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated SEP 15 2016; last revised OCT 27 2016.
