Polaris · Recalled
Polaris Recalls Ranger ROVs Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
The ROVs can overheat during heavy engine loading, slow-speed intermittent use and/or high outdoor temperatures and catch fire.
- Units
- About 43,000
- Reports
- 7
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $10,000–$12,500
- 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 2015 and 2016 model year Polaris Ranger 570 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). They have either two or four seats and a rear box. "Ranger" is printed on the rear box and "570" is printed on the hood. "Polaris" is stamped onto the front grill. The ROVs were sold in several colors. The following models are included in the recall. Model Year 2015 Models Model Year 2016 Models Ranger 570 Ranger 570 2x4 Ranger 570 EPS Ranger 570 Ranger 570 EPS HD Ranger 570 EPS Ranger Crew 570 Ranger 570 EPS HD Ranger Crew 570 EPS Ranger 570 EPS ZUG Ranger Crew 570 Ranger Crew 570 EPS
The file
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2014 through June 2016 for between $10,000 and $12,500.
- Product type
- Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV)
- Made in
- Mexico
- Recalled by
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Incident log
Polaris has received seven reports of the recalled ROVs overheating and catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.
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 through Friday, or online at www.polaris.com and click on "Off-Road Safety Recalls" on the main 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.
