The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·13716·Announced 2013-01-09

Polaris Recalls 2013 Ranger 400 Vehicles Due to Throttle Failure Hazard

Polaris is recalling 2013 Ranger 400 recreational off-highway vehicles because a throttle failure can cause loss of control and crashes.

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 (loss of control/crash hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 327 units of the 2013 Polaris Ranger® 400 recreational off-highway vehicles. The recall involves vehicles with model number R13RH45AG and specific VIN numbers. These vehicles were sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2012 through September 2012 for about $8,300.

The recall is being issued because the recreational vehicle's throttle can fail to operate properly. This malfunction can cause the rider to lose control of the vehicle, posing a crash hazard. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Polaris Ranger vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is also contacting its customers directly. Consumers can check their VIN number online at www.polarisindustries.com or by calling Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290.

The recalled product

Product
2013 Polaris Ranger® 400 recreational off-highway vehicles
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
327

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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