Polaris Recalls Ranger Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 13740 · Jun 19, 2013 · Polaris
4,500
units affected
4,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13740
- Date
- Jun 19, 2013
- Company
- Polaris
- Units affected
- 4,500
- Product
- 2011 Polaris Ranger RZR XP 900 recreational off-highway vehicles
- Product type
- Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves 2011 model Polaris Ranger RZR XP 900 recreational off-highway vehicles. The machines are either white or red and have a "RZR XP" decal on the right and left rear side panels. The right and left of the hood have "Dual Overhead Cam" decals. There are also "900 EFI" decals on the front right and left of the machine.
What can happen
The firewall behind the driver and passenger seats can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting its known customers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of an incident involving a consumer who received burn injuries to a finger.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2012 through February 2013 for between $16,000 and $16,600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2011 polaris ranger rzr xp 900 recreational off-highway vehicles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting its known customers directly.
What is the hazard?
The firewall behind the driver and passenger seats can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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.