Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Re...
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 |
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| 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 |