CPSC2023-11-09
Polaris Recalls RANGER Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire and Crash Hazards (Recall Alert)
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
Hazard
An improperly installed center brake line can cause the rear brake circuit to remain pressurized during operation, resulting in overheated brakes and reduced braking performance, posing fire and crash hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection, and repair if needed. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is contacting registered owners directly.
Sold at
Polaris dealers nationwide from June 2023 through September 2023 for between $27,900 and $37,700.
Affected count
About 1,025 (In addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Polaris has identified one report of fire and three reports of kinked brake lines. Polaris is not aware of any reports of crashes or injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Model Year 2023 RANGER XP 1000 NorthStar and XP 1000 NorthStar Crew Off-Road Vehicles
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" at the bottom of the page or https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/ to check if your vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in any recalls. Consumers can contact Polaris' owner connections team at Owner.Connections@polaris.com or via an online forum accessible at https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/owner-resources/help-center/email.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Polaris-Recalls-RANGER-Off-Road-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-and-Crash-Hazards-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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