CPSC2020-07-02
Polaris Recalls Ranger and General Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Hazard
The throttle can fail to return to the idle position after the engine stalls and is restarted in gear without switching the key to the off position due to a software problem, causing the vehicle to accelerate suddenly, posing a crash hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Polaris is notifying dealers and contacting registered owners directly.
Sold at
Polaris dealers nationwide from June 2018 through March 2020 for between $15,890 and $29,000.
Affected count
About 26,730 (In addition, 1,330 units were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States, Mexico, Poland
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Model Year 2019 - 2020 Ranger XP 1000 & Model Year 2020 General XP 1000 Utility Vehicles (UTVs)
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/2020/Polaris-Recalls-Ranger-and-General-Utility-Vehicles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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