Polaris Industries Recalls Model Year 2025-2026 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar and Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs) Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2025-10-30). Hazards: fire, injury. About 5,130 units in the US and 460 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 26054 |
| Published | 2025-10-30 |
| Last updated | 2025-10-31 |
| Products | Model Year 2025-2026 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar and Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs) |
| Firm named in the title | Polaris Industries |
| Firms | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 5,130 |
| Units (Canada) | 460 |
| Hazard classes | fire, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Polaris dealers nationwide from March 2025 through August 2025 for between $28,000 and $38,000. |
Description
This recall involves certain VINs of Polaris Model Year 2025-2026 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar and Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar ROVs. The recalled vehicles were sold in black, blue, bronze, brown, camouflage, gray, orange, red and white. The vehicles were sold in three and six-seat configurations and have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille. The VIN is printed on the left rear frame (on the driver's side of the vehicle) under the cargo box.
Hazard
An improperly routed alternator cable can become damaged and contact the negative battery post, resulting in an electrical short, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and go to https://www.polaris.com/en-us/recalls/off-road/polaris-recalls-some-model-year-2025-2026-ranger-xp-1000-and-crew-xp-1000-vehicles/ to determine if their vehicle falls under the scope of the recall. Polaris is providing instructions on how to continue operating their vehicles until the repair can be completed or to contact an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair at the dealer's location.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received five reports of sparking/smoking/melting and one report of fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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