Polaris Recalls Ranger ROVs Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recall Alert
Recall Date: Thursday, September 15, 2016
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Polaris-Recalls-Ranger-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: MY 2014 Polaris Ranger 900 ROVs
Hazard: If the ROVs are subjected to certain conditions (e.g., heavy engine loading, slow speed intermittent use, and/or high ambient temperatures) the vehicle may generate heat sufficient to pose a fire hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Consumer Contact: Polaris 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 “Off-Road Safety Recalls” on the main page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 42,500
Description: This recall involves model year 2014 Polaris Ranger XP 900 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). They have either three or six seats and a rear box. “Ranger” is printed on the rear box and “900” is printed on the hood. “Polaris” is stamped onto the front grill. The ROVs were sold in several colors. The following models are included in the recall.
Sold at: Polaris dealers nationwide from April 2013 through June 2014 for between $13,199 and $16,199.
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Model Year 2014 Ranger 900 ROVs |
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Model Year |
Model |
US MSRP |
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2014 |
RANGER XP 900 EPS Titanium Metallic |
$ 13,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER XP 900 EPS Browning |
$ 13,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER XP 900 EPS Sunset Red |
$ 13,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER XP 900 EPS White Lightning |
$ 13,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER XP 900 NUCLEAR SUNSET ORANGE DELUXE |
$ 13,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER XP 900 Sage Green |
$ 13,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER XP 900 EPS Sage Green |
$ 13,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER XP 900 EPS BLUE FIRE LE |
$ 13,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER XP 900 Polaris Pursuit |
$ 13,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER XP 900 Solar Red |
$ 13,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER XP 900 EPS Solar Red |
$ 13,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER XP 900 EPS Browning |
$ 13,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER XP 900 EPS Titanium Metallic |
$ 13,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER XP 900 Sage Green |
$ 13,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER XP 900 EPS Sage Green |
$ 13,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER XP 900 EPS White Lightning |
$ 13,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER XP 900 NUCLEAR SUNSET ORANGE DELUXE |
$ 13,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER XP 900 Polaris Pursuit |
$ 13,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER XP 900 EPS BLUE FIRE LE |
$ 13,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER XP 900 EPS Sunset Red |
$ 13,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER XP 900 EPS Solar Red |
$ 13,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER XP 900 Solar Red |
$ 13,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER CREW 900 Sage Green |
$ 14,399.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER CREW 900 Solar Red |
$ 14,399.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER CREW 900 Sage Green |
$ 14,399.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER CREW 900 Solar Red |
$ 14,399.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER CREW 900 EPS Matte Metallic LE |
$ 16,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER CREW 900 EPS Polaris Pursuit Camo |
$ 16,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER CREW 900 EPS Sunset Red LE |
$ 16,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER CREW 900 EPS Matte Metallic LE |
$ 16,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER CREW 900 EPS Polaris Pursuit Camo |
$ 16,199.00 |
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2014 |
RANGER CREW 900 EPS Sunset Red LE |
$ 16,199.00 |
Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has received 36 reports of the recalled ROVs overheating and catching on fire. Three minor burns, and one sprained wrist have been reported.
Importer/Distributor: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
Manufactured in: United States, Mexico
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