Polaris · Recalled
Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
The front lower control arms can separate, posing a crash hazard.
- Units
- About 1,000
- Reports
- 6
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $9,000–$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
The recall involves model year 2018 Polaris Ranger 500, Ranger 570, Ranger EV and Ranger EV LI-ION recreational off-highway vehicles. The Ranger 500 vehicles were sold in red and green. They have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille, "500" decals on the front fenders, and "Ranger" decals on the rear fenders. The Ranger 570 vehicles were sold in two- and four-seat models in green, blue, and camo. They have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille, "570" decals on the front fenders, and "Ranger" decals on the rear fenders. The Ranger EV vehicles were sold in gray and camo. They have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille and "Ranger" decals on the rear fenders. The Ranger EV LI-ION vehicles were sold in camo. They have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille and "Ranger" decals on the rear fenders. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and model number may be found on a label inside the left rear wheel well. Model Number Model/Color R18RMA50B1 RANGER 500 - INMOLD SAGE GREEN R18RMA50B4 RANGER 500 - INMOLD SOLAR RED R18RMA57B1 RANGER 570 - INMOLD SAGE GREEN R18RMA57B9 RANGER 570 - POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO R18RMAE4G8 RANGER EV - INMOLD AVALANCHE GRAY R18RMAE4G9 RANGER EV - POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO R18RMAL4G9 RANGER EV LI-ION - POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO R18RME57BV RANGER 570 EPS - PAINT NAVY BLUE METALLIC R18RNA57B1 RANGER CREW 570-4 - INMOLD SAGE GREEN R18RNA57B9 RANGER CREW 570-4 POLARIS PUR CAM R18RNE57BV RANGER CREW 570-4 EPS - NAVY BLUE MET
The file
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2017 through July 2018 for between $9,000 and $12,500.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- Mexico, United States
- Recalled by
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Incident log
Polaris has received six reports of lower control arms separating. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all registered owners 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” 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 notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
