The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·18765·Announced 2018-09-05

Polaris Recalls 2018 Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

Polaris is recalling about 1,000 model year 2018 Ranger 500, 570, EV, and EV LI-ION vehicles because front lower control arms can separate, posing a crash hazard.

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 structural vehicle defect (control arm separation) posing a crash hazard, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling about 1,000 model year 2018 Polaris Ranger 500, Ranger 570, Ranger EV, and Ranger EV LI-ION recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The recall involves vehicles sold in various colors including red, green, blue, gray, and camo. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and model number may be found on a label inside the left rear wheel well.

The front lower control arms on these vehicles can separate, which poses a crash hazard. Polaris has received six reports of lower control arms separating, but no injuries have been reported.

These vehicles were sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2017 through July 2018 for between $9,000 and $12,500. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is also contacting all registered owners directly. For more information, consumers can contact Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.polaris.com.

The recalled product

Product
Model year 2018 Polaris Ranger 500, Ranger 570, Ranger EV, and Ranger EV LI-ION recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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