The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·21732·Announced 2021-03-25

Polaris Recalls Ranger and Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Polaris is recalling approximately 41,500 Ranger, ProXD, Gravely, and Bobcat off-road vehicles because a drive belt can break, 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 two reported fires, which meets the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk fire hazards, warranting a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Inc. is recalling approximately 41,500 Model Year 2020-2021 RANGER 1000 and RANGER CREW 1000, Model Year 2020 ProXD 2000G and 4000G, Model Year 2020-2021 Ariens/Gravely JSV3200, JSV3400, and JSV6400, Model Year 2020 Bobcat UV34 4x4 GAS and UV34 XL GAS, and Model Year 2021 Bobcat UV34 4x4 GAS off-road vehicles. The vehicles were sold at Polaris, Ariens, and Bobcat dealers nationwide from September 2018 through December 2020 for between $13,000 and $18,500. An additional 1,475 units were sold in Canada.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. The drive belt can break during operation and damage the inner clutch cover assembly and fuel line, which can result in a fuel leak. Polaris has received three reports of drive belt failure resulting in a damaged fuel line, including two reports of fire. Neither fire involved property damage other than to the vehicle, and no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris, Ariens, or Bobcat dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair, if needed. Polaris, Ariens, and Bobcat are notifying all dealers and contacting registered owners directly. Consumers can also check their vehicle identification number (VIN) at www.polaris.com or call Polaris at 800-765-2747.

The recalled product

Product
Model Year 2020-2021 RANGER 1000 and RANGER CREW 1000, Model Year 2020 ProXD 2000G and 4000G, Model Year 2020-2021 Ariens/Gravely JSV3200, JSV3400, and JSV6400, Model Year 2020 Bobcat UV34 4x4 GAS and UV34 XL GAS, and Model Year 2021 Bobcat UV34 4x4 GAS
Manufacturer
Polaris Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Off-Highway Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
41,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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