09/19/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/19/2024 07:13
The winch wiring can overheat while in use, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury to the rider or passenger.
About 10,500 ROVs and 1,336 winches (In addition, about 660 ROVs were sold in Canada)
Polaris Industries at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.polaris.comand 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.
This recall involves certain VINs of Polaris Model Year 2024 RANGER XD 1500 and RANGER CREW XD 1500 ROVs. The recalled ROVs were sold in camouflage, red and silver colors. The vehicles were sold in three and six-seat configurations and have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille. The VIN is printed on a portion of the left rear frame (on the driver's side of the vehicle) under the cargo box. In addition, this recall involves 4,500 and 6,000 lb. winches purchased as an accessory (part numbers 2889275 or 2889276).
Consumers should immediately stop using the winch in the recalled ROVs and contact an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair to confirm a proper winch ground connection at the dealer's location. Polaris is contacting registered owners directly.
The firm has received one report of fire. No injuries have been reported.
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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.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.