Polaris Recalls Recreational Off Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Al...
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 |