CPSCGeneral Alert
Polaris Recalls Ranger Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Published: August 4, 2009Recall ID: 09762Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An electrical short can lead to overheating in the rear tail light wiring harnesses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves certain 2009 Polaris Ranger side-by-side, off-road vehicles. The model and serial number identification decal is located under the front seat, on the right-side seat support. The recall includes the models listed below: Model Numbers Model Name R09RF68AF Ranger 700 EFI 6x6 R09RF68AR Ranger 700 EFI 6x6 R09WH68AC Ranger 700 EFI Crew R09WH68AG Ranger 700 EFI Crew R09WH68AL Ranger 700 EFI Crew R09WH68AR Ranger 700 EFI Crew R09WH68AZ Ranger 700 EFI Crew
Affected Products
2009 Polaris Ranger "Crew" and "6x6" Side-by-Side Recreational Vehicles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Polaris-Recalls-Ranger-Side-by-Side-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard- |
| Title | Polaris Recalls Ranger Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0a564ef87b2a4da0bafa6ee8226e809d.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Side-by-Side Recreational Vehicle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ce81f61be5a9494c8c5f18c01c905715.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Side-by-Side Recreational Vehicle |
| Hazards › Name | An electrical short can lead to overheating in the rear tail light wiring harnesses, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 46 reports of overheating in the vehicle's tail light area, resulting in melting of plastic. In 22 of these reports, consumers reported small flames. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | 2009 Polaris Ranger "Crew" and "6x6" Side-by-Side Recreational Vehicles |
| Products › Type | Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts |
| Products › Category I D | 2215 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,800 |
| Recall I D | 6067 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact any Polaris Ranger dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall. |
| Retailers › Name | Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2008 through July 2009 for about $11,500. |
| Recall Date | 2009-08-04T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves certain 2009 Polaris Ranger side-by-side, off-road vehicles. The model and serial number identification decal is located under the front seat, on the right-side seat support. The recall includes the models listed below: Model Numbers Model Name R09RF68AF Ranger 700 EFI 6x6 R09RF68AR Ranger 700 EFI 6x6 R09WH68AC Ranger 700 EFI Crew R09WH68AG Ranger 700 EFI Crew R09WH68AL Ranger 700 EFI Crew R09WH68AR Ranger 700 EFI Crew R09WH68AZ Ranger 700 EFI Crew |
| Recall Number | 09762 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Consumer Contact | For further information, contact Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |