Polaris Recalls Ranger Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 09762 · Aug 4, 2009 · Polaris
3,800
units affected
3,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09762
- Date
- Aug 4, 2009
- Company
- Polaris
- Units affected
- 3,800
- Product
- 2009 Polaris Ranger "Crew" and "6x6" Side-by-Side Recreational Vehicles
- Product type
- Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves certain 2009 Polaris Ranger side-by-side, off-road vehicles. The model and serial number identification decal is located under the front seat, on the right-side seat support. The recall includes the models listed below: Model Numbers Model Name R09RF68AF Ranger 700 EFI 6x6 R09RF68AR Ranger 700 EFI 6x6 R09WH68AC Ranger 700 EFI Crew R09WH68AG Ranger 700 EFI Crew R09WH68AL Ranger 700 EFI Crew R09WH68AR Ranger 700 EFI Crew R09WH68AZ Ranger 700 EFI Crew
What can happen
An electrical short can lead to overheating in the rear tail light wiring harnesses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact any Polaris Ranger dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 46 reports of overheating in the vehicle's tail light area, resulting in melting of plastic. In 22 of these reports, consumers reported small flames. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2008 through July 2009 for about $11,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2009 polaris ranger "crew" and "6x6" side-by-side recreational vehicles?
Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact any Polaris Ranger dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.
What is the hazard?
An electrical short can lead to overheating in the rear tail light wiring harnesses, posing a fire 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.