The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·20765·Announced 2020-07-23

Polaris Recalls Ranger, PRO XD, and Bobcat Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

Polaris is recalling approximately 13,200 Ranger, PRO XD, and Bobcat utility vehicles because a defective clutch component can cause unexpected motion, posing a crash hazard.

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 vehicle defect (clutch component failure) resulting in a crash with property damage, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 13,200 Model Year 2020 Ranger XP 1000 and Ranger CREW XP 1000 Off-Road Vehicles, Model Years 2019-2020 PRO XD 4000D UTVs, Model Year 2019 PRO XD 2000D UTVs, and Model Year 2020 Bobcat UV34 and UV34XL UTVs. An additional 515 units were sold in Canada. The vehicles were sold through Polaris dealers nationwide from September 2019 through April 2020 for between $14,600 and $26,300.

The recall is due to an improperly manufactured clutch component that can cause the engine braking feature to fail. This failure can result in unexpected vehicle motion, posing a crash hazard. Polaris has received 14 reports of unexpected motion or drive clutch locking, including one report of a crash resulting in property damage. 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, if needed. Polaris is notifying dealers and contacting registered owners directly. Consumers can also check their vehicle identification number (VIN) on the Polaris website to see if their vehicle is included in the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Model Year 2020 Ranger XP 1000 and Ranger CREW XP 1000 Off-Road Vehicles, Model Years 2019 - 2020 PRO XD 4000D UTVs, Model Year 2019 PRO XD 2000D UTVs, and Model Year 2020 Bobcat UV34 and UV34XL UTVs
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Category
Vehicle — Utility Task Vehicle (UTV)
Hazard
Affected units
13,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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