Polaris recalls 2013 Ranger 500 EFI models due to throttle cable melting on exhaust pipes, risking loss of control. Affected vehicles need immediate inspection and repair.
The vehicles' throttle cable can melt on the exhaust pipe and fail to operate properly. This can cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
Polaris is recalling 2013 Ranger 500 EFI recreational off-highway vehicles because their throttle cable can melt on the exhaust pipe and fail, causing loss of control. This hazard could lead to crashes if the vehicle is used without repair.
The throttle cable can melt on the exhaust pipe, causing it to fail. This failure may lead to loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crashes.
Owners of 2013 Polaris Ranger 500 EFI and Ranger Crew 500 EFI models with VINs between 4XA******DE210149 and 4XA******DE791730 are affected. Riders using these vehicles without repair are at highest risk.
Check for the model numbers R13RH50AG, R13RH50AH, R13RH50AM, R13RH50AR (Ranger) or R13WH50AG, R13WH50AH, R13WH50AR, R13WH50AX (Ranger Crew) on the hood. The vehicle's VIN should be between 4XA******DE210149 and 4XA******DE791730 on the driver's side frame rail.
Immediately stop using the recalled Polaris Ranger vehicles to prevent potential loss of control.
Contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair for the throttle cable issue.
Follow the provided inspection instructions to check if the throttle cable is functioning properly.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Polaris Ranger vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Consumers will also be given inspection instructions if they wish to perform their own inspection. Polaris is contacting its customers directly.
2013 Polaris Ranger 500 EFI and Ranger Crew 500 EFI models with model numbers R13RH50AG, R13RH50AH, R13RH50AM, R13RH50AR (Ranger) or R13WH50AG, R13WH50AH, R13WH50AR, R13WH50AX (Ranger Crew).
Check the model numbers on the hood and the VIN on the driver's side frame rail. Affected vehicles have a VIN between 4XA******DE210149 and 4XA******DE791730.
Immediately stop using the vehicle and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Polaris to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1795 — Polaris Recreational off-highway vehicles Hello, I own a Recreational off-highway vehicles that is covered by recall 1795 from Polaris. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Polaris Ranger vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Consumers will also be given inspection instructions if they wish to perform their own inspection. Polaris is contacting its customers 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.
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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.
