The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·08521·Announced 2007-12-06

Polaris Recalls 2008 Ranger RZR 800 Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak

Polaris is recalling 330 Model Year 2008 Ranger RZR 800 utility vehicles because the fuel tank can leak, posing fire and burn hazards.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling certain Model Year 2008 Polaris Ranger RZR 800 EFI utility vehicles. The recall involves 330 units manufactured between August 21, 2007, and October 3, 2007. The affected vehicles include model number R08VH76AD (red) and model number R08VH76AG (green). The model number decal is located under the passenger seat.

The fuel tank on these utility vehicles can leak, which poses fire and burn hazards to consumers. The firm has received four reports of the fuel tank leaking, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the recalled utility vehicles immediately. They should contact their local Polaris dealer to arrange for a free fuel tank inspection and, if necessary, a free repair. The vehicles were sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $10,300.

The recalled product

Product
Model Year 2008 Polaris Ranger RZR 800 EFI Utility Vehicles
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Category
Vehicle — Utility Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
330

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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