CPSCGeneral Alert
Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Ha...
Published: September 15, 2016Recall ID: 16264Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The heat shield can fall off the vehicle, posing fire and burn hazards to riders.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Polaris Ranger 900 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Polaris-Recalls-Ranger-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles |
| Title | Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/16264a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | 2014 RANGER XP 900 Solar Red |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/16264b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | 2014 RANGER CREW 900 Sage Green |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/16264c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | 2014 RANGER XP 900 EPS Sunset Red |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/16264d.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | 2014 RANGER XP 900 EPS White Lightning |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/16264e.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | 2014 RANGER XP 900 Polaris Pursuit Camo |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/16264f.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | 2014 RANGER XP 900 Solar Red |
| Hazards › Name | The heat shield can fall off the vehicle, posing fire and burn hazards to riders. |
| Injuries › Name | Polaris has received 36 reports of the recalled ROVs overheating and catching on fire, including reports of three minor burns and one sprained wrist. |
| Products › Name | Polaris Ranger 900 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) |
| Products › Type | Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV) |
| Products › Category I D | 68357 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 42,500 |
| Recall I D | 7853 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly. |
| Importers › Name | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Retailers › Name | Polaris dealers nationwide from April 2013 through June 2014 for between $13,200 and $16,200. |
| Recall Date | 2016-09-15T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Recall Number | 16264 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-10-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | United States |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Mexico |