CPSC2019-06-04
Polaris Recalls Recreational Off Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Polaris dealers nationwide from February 2014 through January 2019 for about $11,900.
Affected count
About 3,900
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
United States, Mexico
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Model Year 2015 - 2019 Polaris RGR EV recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Polaris-Recalls-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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