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Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Name: Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Brand: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
SKU: CPSC-18765
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: September 5, 2018Recall ID: 18765Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The front lower control arms can separate, posing a crash hazard.

Product Description & Identification

The recall involves model year 2018 Polaris Ranger 500, Ranger 570, Ranger EV and Ranger EV LI-ION recreational off-highway vehicles. The Ranger 500 vehicles were sold in red and green. They have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille, "500" decals on the front fenders, and "Ranger" decals on the rear fenders. The Ranger 570 vehicles were sold in two- and four-seat models in green, blue, and camo. They have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille, "570" decals on the front fenders, and "Ranger" decals on the rear fenders. The Ranger EV vehicles were sold in gray and camo. They have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille and "Ranger" decals on the rear fenders. The Ranger EV LI-ION vehicles were sold in camo. They have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille and "Ranger" decals on the rear fenders. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and model number may be found on a label inside the left rear wheel well. Model Number Model/Color R18RMA50B1 RANGER 500 - INMOLD SAGE GREEN R18RMA50B4 RANGER 500 - INMOLD SOLAR RED R18RMA57B1 RANGER 570 - INMOLD SAGE GREEN R18RMA57B9 RANGER 570 - POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO R18RMAE4G8 RANGER EV - INMOLD AVALANCHE GRAY R18RMAE4G9 RANGER EV - POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO R18RMAL4G9 RANGER EV LI-ION - POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO R18RME57BV RANGER 570 EPS - PAINT NAVY BLUE METALLIC R18RNA57B1 RANGER CREW 570-4 - INMOLD SAGE GREEN R18RNA57B9 RANGER CREW 570-4 POLARIS PUR CAM R18RNE57BV RANGER CREW 570-4 EPS - NAVY BLUE MET

Affected Products

Model year 2018 Polaris Ranger 500, Ranger 570, Ranger EV, and Ranger EV LI-ION recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Polaris-Recalls-Ranger-Recreational-OffHighway-Vehicles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert
Title	Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1142_1.jpeg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled 2018 Polaris Ranger 500 – sage green
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1142_2.png
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled 2018 Polaris Ranger 570 – navy blue
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1142_3.jpeg
Images › 3 › Caption	Recalled 2018 Polaris Ranger 570 – camo
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1142_4.png
Images › 4 › Caption	Recalled 2018 Polaris Ranger EV – gray
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1142_5.jpeg
Images › 5 › Caption	Recalled 2018 Polaris Ranger EV LI-ION – camo
Hazards › Name	The front lower control arms can separate, posing a crash hazard.
Injuries › Name	Polaris has received six reports of lower control arms separating. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Model year 2018 Polaris Ranger 500, Ranger 570, Ranger EV, and Ranger EV LI-ION recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Products › Number Of Units	About 1,000
Recall I D	8392
Remedies › Name	Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all registered owners directly.
Importers › Name	Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Retailers › Name	Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2017 through July 2018 for between $9,000 and $12,500.
Recall Date	2018-09-05T00:00:00
Description	The recall involves model year 2018 Polaris Ranger 500, Ranger 570, Ranger EV and Ranger EV LI-ION recreational off-highway vehicles. The Ranger 500 vehicles were sold in red and green. They have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille, "500" decals on the front fenders, and "Ranger" decals on the rear fenders. The Ranger 570 vehicles were sold in two- and four-seat models in green, blue, and camo. They have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille, "570" decals on the front fenders, and "Ranger" decals on the rear fenders. The Ranger EV vehicles were sold in gray and camo. They have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille and "Ranger" decals on the rear fenders. The Ranger EV LI-ION vehicles were sold in camo. They have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille and "Ranger" decals on the rear fenders. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and model number may be found on a label inside the left rear wheel well. Model Number Model/Color R18RMA50B1 RANGER 500 - INMOLD SAGE GREEN R18RMA50B4 RANGER 500 - INMOLD SOLAR RED R18RMA57B1 RANGER 570 - INMOLD SAGE GREEN R18RMA57B9 RANGER 570 - POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO R18RMAE4G8 RANGER EV - INMOLD AVALANCHE GRAY R18RMAE4G9 RANGER EV - POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO R18RMAL4G9 RANGER EV LI-ION - POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO R18RME57BV RANGER 570 EPS - PAINT NAVY BLUE METALLIC R18RNA57B1 RANGER CREW 570-4 - INMOLD SAGE GREEN R18RNA57B9 RANGER CREW 570-4 POLARIS PUR CAM R18RNE57BV RANGER CREW 570-4 EPS - NAVY BLUE MET
Recall Number	18765
Manufacturers › Name	Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com and click on “Off Road Safety Recalls” for more information. In addition, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the “ Product Safety Recalls ” page to see if your vehicle is included in any recalls.
Last Publish Date	2018-09-05T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country	United States
Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country	Mexico

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Recalling FirmPolaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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