Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 16264 · Sep 15, 2016 · Polaris
42,500
units affected
42,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16264
- Date
- Sep 15, 2016
- Company
- Polaris
- Units affected
- 42,500
- Product
- Polaris Ranger 900 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
- Product type
- Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves all model year 2014 Polaris Ranger XP 900, XP 900 EPS, and CREW 900 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The recalled ROVs were sold in a variety of colors and have either three or six seats and a rear box. "Ranger" is printed on the rear box, and "900" is printed on the hood of the ROVs. All 2014 Ranger 900 models and Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) are included in this recall. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.polaris.com.
What can happen
The heat shield can fall off the vehicle, posing fire and burn hazards to riders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Polaris has received 36 reports of the recalled ROVs overheating and catching on fire, including reports of three minor burns and one sprained wrist.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from April 2013 through June 2014 for between $13,200 and $16,200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled polaris ranger 900 recreational off-highway vehicles (rovs)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The heat shield can fall off the vehicle, posing fire and burn hazards to riders.
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.