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Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Loss of Control and Crash Hazard

Name: Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Loss of Control and Crash Hazard
Brand: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
SKU: CPSC-13716
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: January 9, 2013Recall ID: 13716Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The recreational vehicle's throttle can fail to operate properly, which can cause the vehicle's rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves 2013 Polaris Ranger® 400 recreational off-highway vehicles with model number R13RH45AG and VIN numbers between 4XARH45A3D4726305 and 4XARH45A7DE648444. Not all VIN numbers in the range are included in this recall. To see a complete list of recalled VIN numbers visit the firm's website. "Polaris" is stamped on the front of the vehicle above the front grill. A "400 HO" decal is located on the right and left side of the hood and "Ranger 4x4" is printed on the side of the rear bed box. The vehicles are green and gray in color. The model number is printed in the owner's manual.

Affected Products

2013 Polaris Ranger® 400 recreational off-highway vehicles

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Polaris-Recalls-Ranger-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles-Due-to-Loss-of-Control-and-Crash-Hazard
Title	Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Loss of Control and Crash Hazard
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.137873.Polaris%2520Ranger%2520ROV%2520LARGE.jpg
Images › Caption	Polaris recreational off-highway vehicle
Hazards › Name	The recreational vehicle's throttle can fail to operate properly, which can cause the vehicle's rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
Injuries › Name	None reported
Products › Name	2013 Polaris Ranger® 400 recreational off-highway vehicles
Products › Type	Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV)
Products › Category I D	68357
Products › Number Of Units	About 327
Recall I D	1488
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Polaris Ranger vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting its customers directly.
Retailers › Name	Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2012 through September 2012 for about $8,300.
Recall Date	2013-01-09T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves 2013 Polaris Ranger® 400 recreational off-highway vehicles with model number R13RH45AG and VIN numbers between 4XARH45A3D4726305 and 4XARH45A7DE648444. Not all VIN numbers in the range are included in this recall. To see a complete list of recalled VIN numbers visit the firm's website. "Polaris" is stamped on the front of the vehicle above the front grill. A "400 HO" decal is located on the right and left side of the hood and "Ranger 4x4" is printed on the side of the rear bed box. The vehicles are green and gray in color. The model number is printed in the owner's manual.
Recall Number	13716
Manufacturers › Name	Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	Polaris; toll-free at (888) 704-5290, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.polarisindustries.com and click on Help Center under the Services and Support tab, then Common Rider Questions, then Service bulletins/recalls to check your VIN number.
Last Publish Date	2015-01-13T00:00:00
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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