Polaris Recalls Ranger 900 Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Polaris is recalling about 42,500 model year 2014 Ranger 900 vehicles because a heat shield can fall off, creating fire and burn risks.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (heat shield detachment) that has resulted in reported injuries, including burns and a sprained wrist, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 42,500 model year 2014 Polaris Ranger XP 900, XP 900 EPS, and CREW 900 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The recall was initiated because the heat shield on these vehicles can fall off, which poses fire and burn hazards to riders.
The affected vehicles were sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from April 2013 through June 2014 for between $13,200 and $16,200. The ROVs are available in various colors and feature either three or six seats with a rear box. "Ranger" is printed on the rear box, and "900" is printed on the hood. All 2014 Ranger 900 models and Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) are included in this recall.
Polaris has received 36 reports of the recalled ROVs overheating and catching fire, including reports of three minor burns and one sprained wrist. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is also contacting all known purchasers directly.
The recalled product
- Product
- Polaris Ranger 900 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 42,500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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