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Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recalled September 15, 2016 · CPSC recall 16264 · Polaris

2014 RANGER XP 900 Solar Red2014 RANGER CREW 900 Sage Green2014 RANGER XP 900 EPS Sunset Red2014 RANGER XP 900 EPS White Lightning
Hazard
The heat shield can fall off the vehicle, posing fire and burn hazards to riders.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 42,500
Incidents / injuries
Polaris has received 36 reports of the recalled ROVs overheating and catching on fire, including reports of three minor burns and one sprained wrist.

Description

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 to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Contact

Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday and Friday, or online at www.polaris.com and click on "Off Road Safety Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Product
Polaris Ranger 900 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Imported by
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Distributed by
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Retailers
Polaris dealers nationwide from April 2013 through June 2014 for between $13,200 and $16,200.
Made in
United States · Mexico

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →