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Polaris Recalls Recreational Off Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Name: Polaris Recalls Recreational Off Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Brand: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
SKU: CPSC-19750
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: June 4, 2019Recall ID: 19750Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

An incorrectly wired chassis harness can cause an incorrect throttle control signal to the electric drive motor, which can cause the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly, posing a crash hazard.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves model year 2015 - 2019 Ranger EV recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) sold in avalanche gray and pursuit camo, which were produced between April 2014 and January 2019. The recalled vehicles have "POLARIS" printed on the front grille and beneath the doors; and "RANGER" printed on the rear fenders. The vehicle identification number (VIN) and model number can be found on a label affixed to the vehicle frame in the left front wheel well. VIN numbers included in this recall are at www.polaris.com.

Affected Products

Model Year 2015 - 2019 Polaris RGR EV recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Polaris-Recalls-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert
Title	Polaris Recalls Recreational Off Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/3_12.png
Images › Caption	2019 Polaris Ranger EV in Avalanche Gray
Hazards › Name	An incorrectly wired chassis harness can cause an incorrect throttle control signal to the electric drive motor, which can cause the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly, posing a crash hazard.
Injuries › Name	Polaris has received eight reports of the recalled ROVs accelerating unexpectedly, due to an incorrectly wired harness. There was one reported incident with two injuries, which happened outside of the U.S.
Products › Name	Model Year 2015 - 2019 Polaris RGR EV recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Products › Number Of Units	About 3,900
Recall I D	8572
Remedies › Name	Consumers 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 February 2014 through January 2019 for about $11,900.
Recall Date	2019-06-04T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves model year 2015 - 2019 Ranger EV recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) sold in avalanche gray and pursuit camo, which were produced between April 2014 and January 2019. The recalled vehicles have "POLARIS" printed on the front grille and beneath the doors; and "RANGER" printed on the rear fenders. The vehicle identification number (VIN) and model number can be found on a label affixed to the vehicle frame in the left front wheel well. VIN numbers included in this recall are at www.polaris.com.
Recall Number	19750
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	2019-06-04T00:00:00
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

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