Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

10/31/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/31/2024 07:11

Polaris Industries Recalls Ranger XP Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs) Due to Fire and Crash Hazards

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  • Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 RANGER XP Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicle - White
  • Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 RANGER XP Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicle - Camouflage
  • Recalled Polaris Model Year 2024 RANGER XP Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicle - White
  • Recalled Polaris Model Year 2024 RANGER XP Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicle - Camouflage
  • Recalled Polaris RANGER VIN Location
Name of Product:
Model Year 2023-2024 Ranger XP Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs)
Hazard:

The high voltage cables on the motor controller unit can be loose, causing the cable to arc or overheat while in use, posing fire and crash hazards and risk of serious injury.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
October 31, 2024
Units:

About 1,400 (In addition, about 70 were sold in Canada)

Consumer Contact

Polaris Industries 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 "Product Safety News" located under the "Safety" column 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 [email protected]or via an online forum accessible at https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/owner-resources/help-center/email.

Recall Details

In Conjunction With:
Description:

This recall involves Model Year 2023-2024 RANGER XP Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs). The vehicles were sold in camouflage and white colors in three-seat configurations and have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille. The model number and VIN are printed on a portion of the left rear frame (on the driver's side of the vehicle) under the cargo box.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection of the motor controller unit and its components. If the high voltage cables are loose or damaged Polaris will provide a free repair at the dealer's location. Polaris is contacting registered owners directly.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received one report of unintended acceleration and fire and six reports of melting on or around the motor controller unit. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2023 through September 2024 for between $24,900 and $37,800.
Manufacturer(s):
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
25-024
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Related Recalls

The high voltage cables on the motor controller unit can be loose, causing the cable to arc or overheat while in use, posing fire and crash hazards and risk of serious injury.

The recalled ATVs fail to comply with the requirements of the federal mandatory ATV safety regulations. The youth ATVs' mechanical suspension fails to comply with safety requirements, posing a crash hazard. The adult ATVs' service brakes fail to sufficiently stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard, and the handlebars pose a laceration hazard if the adult rider's body or head impacts the handlebars. ATVs that fail to meet the mandatory safety regulations pose a risk of serious injury or death.

Weight plates above 55 lbs included in the set can dislodge from the 5 lb grip handles, posing an impact injury hazard to the user.

The throttle lever on the recalled ATVs can fail to return to the idle position when a driver releases it, and the vehicle could then unexpectedly continue to accelerate, posing a crash hazard.

The vehicle can move when on an incline and "park" is displayed on the digital dash. This can allow the vehicle to roll away, posing a crash hazard.

The recalled helmets do not comply with the positional stability, retention system, impact, labeling and certification requirements of the mandatory federal safety regulations for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect the wearer in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.

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