Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-09-15). Hazards: fire, burn, fall. About 42,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16264 |
| Published | 2016-09-15 |
| Last updated | 2016-10-27 |
| Product category | Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV) |
| Products | Polaris Ranger 900 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) |
| Firm named in the title | Polaris |
| Firms | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. (importer); Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Mexico, United States |
| Units (US) | 42,500 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Polaris dealers nationwide from April 2013 through June 2014 for between $13,200 and $16,200. |
Description
This recall involves all model year 2014 Polaris Ranger XP 900, XP 900 EPS, and CREW 900 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The recalled ROVs were sold in a variety of colors and have either three or six seats and a rear box. "Ranger" is printed on the rear box, and "900" is printed on the hood of the ROVs. All 2014 Ranger 900 models and Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) are included in this recall. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.polaris.com.
Hazard
The heat shield can fall off the vehicle, posing fire and burn hazards to riders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and injuries
Polaris has received 36 reports of the recalled ROVs overheating and catching on fire, including reports of three minor burns and one sprained wrist.
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