Polaris Recalls RANGER Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire and Crash Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recall 24711 · Nov 9, 2023 · Polaris
1,025
units affected
1,025
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24711
- Date
- Nov 9, 2023
- Company
- Polaris
- Units affected
- 1,025
- Product
- Model Year 2023 RANGER XP 1000 NorthStar and XP 1000 NorthStar Crew Off-Road Vehicles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves certain VINs of Model Year 2023 RANGER XP 1000 NorthStar and XP 1000 NorthStar Crew vehicles. The RANGER vehicles were sold in the following colors: blue, brown, camouflage, graphite and white. They were sold in three and six-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
An improperly installed center brake line can cause the rear brake circuit to remain pressurized during operation, resulting in overheated brakes and reduced braking performance, posing fire and crash hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection, and repair if needed. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is contacting registered owners directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Polaris has identified one report of fire and three reports of kinked brake lines. Polaris is not aware of any reports of crashes or injuries.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from June 2023 through September 2023 for between $27,900 and $37,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled model year 2023 ranger xp 1000 northstar and xp 1000 northstar crew off-road vehicles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection, and repair if needed. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is contacting registered owners directly.
What is the hazard?
An improperly installed center brake line can cause the rear brake circuit to remain pressurized during operation, resulting in overheated brakes and reduced braking performance, posing fire and crash hazards.
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.