The drive belt can break during operation and damage the inner clutch cover assembly and fuel line, which can result in a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
“Polaris Ranger and ProXD Vehicles Recall: Drive Belt Fire Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2883-polaris-ranger-and-proxd-vehicles-recall-drive-belt-fire-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #9026 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Polaris-Recalls-Ranger-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles-and-ProXD-Gravely-and-Bobcat-Utility-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert).
Polaris Inc. recalled Ranger, ProXD, Ariens/Gravely, and Bobcat utility vehicles due to a fire hazard from a breaking drive belt that can damage fuel lines, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on March 25, 2021. Owners should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact a dealer for a free inspection and repair.
How to tell if you have it
Polaris Model Year 2020-2021 RANGER 1000
Polaris Model Year 2020-2021 RANGER CREW 1000
Polaris Model Year 2020 ProXD 2000G
Polaris Model Year 2020 ProXD 4000G
Ariens/Gravely Model Year 2020-2021 JSV3200
Ariens/Gravely Model Year 2020-2021 JSV3400
Ariens/Gravely Model Year 2020-2021 JSV6400
Bobcat Model Year 2020 UV34 4x4 GAS
Bobcat Model Year 2020 UV34 XL GAS
Bobcat Model Year 2021 UV34 4x4 GAS
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris, Ariens, or Bobcat dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair, if needed. Contact Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com.
The hazard
The drive belt can break during operation and damage the inner clutch cover assembly and fuel line, which can result in a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard. The firm has received three reports of drive belt failure resulting in a damaged fuel line, including two reports of fire, neither of which involved property damage other than to the vehicle. No injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Polaris Inc. has 3 other recalls on record since 2020-11-19. Other recent recalls include Polaris 2021 General Recreational Vehicles: Brake Failure Risk (2021-07-22), Polaris Ranger and ProXD Vehicles Recall: Throttle Pedal Crash Hazard (2021-03-04), and Polaris RZR Recreational Vehicles Recall: Clutch Failure Risk (2020-11-19). Other recent recalls of similar products include Polaris 2025-2026 Ranger XP 1000 Vehicles Recall: Fire Hazard Risk of Serious Injury (2025-10-30), FUNTOK Ride-On Trucks Recalled: Fire and Burn Hazards Risk Serious Injury (2026-03-26), and Joolz Aer2 Car Seat Adapters Recall: Risk of Serious Injury from Fall Hazard (2026-06-18).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Polaris stamped on the front grille for Ranger/ProXD vehicles. Gravely stamped for Ariens/Gravely models, and Bobcat logo for Bobcat vehicles. Model years 2020-2021 are included.
Brand
Polaris
Product
Model Year 2020-2021 RANGER 1000 and RANGER CREW 1000, Model Year 2020 ProXD 2000G and 4000G, Model Year 2020-2021 Ariens/Gravely JSV3200, JSV3400, and JSV6400, Model Year 2020 Bobcat UV34 4x4 GAS and UV34 XL GAS, and Model Year 2021 Bobcat UV34 4x4 GAS
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled vehicles as they pose a fire hazard.
Schedule Repair
Contact a Polaris, Ariens, or Bobcat dealer to arrange a free inspection and repair if needed.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris, Ariens, or Bobcat dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair, if needed. Polaris, Ariens, and Bobcat are notifying all dealers and contacting registered owners directly.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Polaris, Ariens, and Bobcat dealers nationwide from September 2018 through December 2020 for between $13,000 and $18,500.”
Model Year 2020-2021 RANGER 1000 and RANGER CREW 1000, Model Year 2020 ProXD 2000G and 4000G, Model Year 2020-2021 Ariens/Gravely JSV3200, JSV3400, and JSV6400, Model Year 2020 Bobcat UV34 4x4 GAS and UV34 XL GAS, and Model Year 2021 Bobcat UV34 4x4 GAS.
Take action
Contact Polaris
We’ve drafted a message you can send Polaris to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9026 — Polaris Ranger and ProXD Vehicles Recall: Drive Belt Fire Hazard
Hello,
I own a Polaris Ranger and ProXD Vehicles Recall: Drive Belt Fire Hazard that is covered by recall 9026 from Polaris.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris, Ariens, or Bobcat dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair, if needed. Polaris, Ariens, and Bobcat are notifying all dealers and contacting registered owners directly.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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