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Polaris Recalls Ranger Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Name: Polaris Recalls Ranger Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Brand: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
SKU: CPSC-09762
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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Recalling FirmPolaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Recall Hazard Severity

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