Product Recall Number: 16-264
Why was Polaris Ranger 900 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) recalled?
The heat shield can fall off the vehicle, posing fire and burn hazards to riders.
Product Recall Number: 16-264
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2016-09-15
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Polaris Ranger 900 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
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 Description: The heat shield can fall off the vehicle, posing fire and burn hazards to riders.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 42,500
Incidents: Polaris has received 36 reports of the recalled ROVs overheating and catching on fire, including reports of three minor burns and one sprained wrist.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold At: Polaris dealers nationwide from April 2013 through June 2014 for between $13,200 and $16,200.
Importers: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: U.S. and Mexico
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed