Polaris Industries Recalls Ranger XP Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs) Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 24055 · Dec 14, 2023 · Polaris Industries
2,000
units affected
2,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24055
- Date
- Dec 14, 2023
- Company
- Polaris Industries
- Units affected
- 2,000
- Product
- Model Year 2023-2024 Ranger XP Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves Model Year 2023-2024 RANGER XP Kinetic vehicles. The vehicles were sold in the following colors: camouflage and white. They were sold in three-seat configurations and have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille. The model number and VIN are printed on a portion of the left rear frame (on the driver's side of the vehicle) under the cargo box.
What can happen
Pressing the brake and throttle pedals simultaneously can deactivate the throttle. If the brake is then released, the vehicle can move and the throttle can still be deactivated, posing a crash hazard and risk of serious injury.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair, including an update to the vehicle control system. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is contacting registered owners directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received eight reports of loss of throttle response. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Polaris dealers nationwide from April 2023 through September 2023 for between $25,000 and $37,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled model year 2023-2024 ranger xp kinetic recreational off-road vehicles (rovs)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair, including an update to the vehicle control system. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is contacting registered owners directly.
What is the hazard?
Pressing the brake and throttle pedals simultaneously can deactivate the throttle. If the brake is then released, the vehicle can move and the throttle can still be deactivated, posing a crash hazard and risk of serious injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.