Polaris Industries Recalls Ranger XP Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs) Due to Fire and Crash Hazards
Recall 25024 · Oct 31, 2024 · Polaris Industries
1,400
units affected
1,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25024
- Date
- Oct 31, 2024
- Company
- Polaris Industries
- Units affected
- 1,400
- Product
- Model Year 2023-2024 Ranger XP Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Model Year 2023-2024 RANGER XP Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs). The vehicles were sold in camouflage and white colors 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
The high voltage cables on the motor controller unit can be loose, causing the cable to arc or overheat while in use, posing fire and crash hazards and risk of serious injury.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection of the motor controller unit and its components. If the high voltage cables are loose or damaged Polaris will provide a free repair at the dealer's location. Polaris is contacting registered owners directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of unintended acceleration and fire and six reports of melting on or around the motor controller unit. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2023 through September 2024 for between $24,900 and $37,800.
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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 ROVs and contact an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection of the motor controller unit and its components. If the high voltage cables are loose or damaged Polaris will provide a free repair at the dealer's location. Polaris is contacting registered.
What is the hazard?
The high voltage cables on the motor controller unit can be loose, causing the cable to arc or overheat while in use, posing fire and crash hazards 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.