Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Loss of Control and Crash Hazard
Recall 13716 · Jan 9, 2013 · Polaris
327
units affected
327
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13716
- Date
- Jan 9, 2013
- Company
- Polaris
- Units affected
- 327
- Product
- 2013 Polaris Ranger® 400 recreational off-highway vehicles
- Product type
- Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves 2013 Polaris Ranger® 400 recreational off-highway vehicles with model number R13RH45AG and VIN numbers between 4XARH45A3D4726305 and 4XARH45A7DE648444. Not all VIN numbers in the range are included in this recall. To see a complete list of recalled VIN numbers visit the firm's website. "Polaris" is stamped on the front of the vehicle above the front grill. A "400 HO" decal is located on the right and left side of the hood and "Ranger 4x4" is printed on the side of the rear bed box. The vehicles are green and gray in color. The model number is printed in the owner's manual.
What can happen
The recreational vehicle's throttle can fail to operate properly, which can cause the vehicle's rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Polaris Ranger vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting its customers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2012 through September 2012 for about $8,300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2013 polaris ranger® 400 recreational off-highway vehicles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Polaris Ranger vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting its customers directly.
What is the hazard?
The recreational vehicle's throttle can fail to operate properly, which can cause the vehicle's rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
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.