The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·20733·Announced 2020-04-16

Polaris Recalls 2018-2020 Ranger XP 1000 Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Polaris is recalling approximately 80,000 Model Year 2018-2020 Ranger XP 1000 and CREW XP 1000 off-road vehicles because a broken clutch belt can damage the fuel line and cause a fire.

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 fire hazard with four reported incidents of fuel line damage and fires, which meets the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (significant injury/property-damage reports or structural vehicle defect).

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 80,000 Model Year 2018-2020 Ranger XP 1000 and CREW XP 1000 off-road vehicles. The recall involves specific model years and configurations, including the 2018 Ranger XP 1000 EPS, 2019 Ranger XP 1000, 2019 Ranger CREW XP 1000, 2020 Ranger XP 1000, and 2020 Ranger CREW XP 1000. These vehicles were sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from October 2016 through October 2019 for between $15,300 and $27,500.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. The clutch belt can break and damage the secondary clutch and the fuel line, which can result in a fire. Polaris has received four reports of clutch belts breaking that resulted in fuel line damage and fires. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Polaris is notifying dealers and contacting affected registered owners directly. Consumers can also check their vehicle identification number (VIN) on the “Product Safety Recalls” page at www.polaris.com to see if their vehicle is included in the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Model Year 2018 - 2020 Ranger XP 1000 & CREW XP 1000 Off-Road Vehicles
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., Medina, Minn
Category
Vehicle — Off-Road Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
80,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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