Polaris Recalls Recreational Off Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 19750 · Jun 4, 2019 · Polaris
3,900
units affected
3,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19750
- Date
- Jun 4, 2019
- Company
- Polaris
- Units affected
- 3,900
- Product
- Model Year 2015 - 2019 Polaris RGR EV recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves model year 2015 - 2019 Ranger EV recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) sold in avalanche gray and pursuit camo, which were produced between April 2014 and January 2019. The recalled vehicles have "POLARIS" printed on the front grille and beneath the doors; and "RANGER" printed on the rear fenders. The vehicle identification number (VIN) and model number can be found on a label affixed to the vehicle frame in the left front wheel well. VIN numbers included in this recall are at www.polaris.com.
What can happen
An incorrectly wired chassis harness can cause an incorrect throttle control signal to the electric drive motor, which can cause the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly, posing a crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all registered owners directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Polaris has received eight reports of the recalled ROVs accelerating unexpectedly, due to an incorrectly wired harness. There was one reported incident with two injuries, which happened outside of the U.S.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from February 2014 through January 2019 for about $11,900.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled model year 2015 - 2019 polaris rgr ev recreational off-highway vehicles (rovs)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all registered owners directly.
What is the hazard?
An incorrectly wired chassis harness can cause an incorrect throttle control signal to the electric drive motor, which can cause the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly, 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.