The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·25024·Announced 2024-10-31

Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Recalled for Fire and Crash Hazards

Polaris is recalling about 1,400 Model Year 2023-2024 Ranger XP Kinetic recreational off-road vehicles because loose high voltage cables on the motor controller unit can arc or overheat, posing fire and crash hazards.

What this means for you

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 hazard poses a direct risk of serious harm (fire, crash, serious injury). Although no injuries have been reported, the source explicitly documents reports of fire and melting from the defect, demonstrating the hazard is not purely theoretical. This meets the "High" threshold for risk-of-harm products where the injury has not yet been reported, combined with concrete evidence the hazard manifests in the field.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 1,400 Model Year 2023-2024 RANGER XP Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs) sold nationwide through Polaris dealers from May 2023 through September 2024. The recalled vehicles were sold in camouflage and white colors in three-seat configurations with "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille.

The hazard: High voltage cables on the motor controller unit can be loose, causing the cable to arc or overheat while in use. This poses fire and crash hazards and risks serious injury. The firm has received one report of unintended acceleration and fire, and six reports of melting on or around the motor controller unit. No injuries have been reported to date.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection of the motor controller unit and its components. If the high voltage cables are loose or damaged, Polaris will provide a free repair at the dealer's location. Polaris is contacting registered owners directly.

Consumers can contact Polaris Industries at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.polaris.com and click on "Product Safety News" under the "Safety" column or https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/ to check if a vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Model Year 2023-2024 Ranger XP Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs)
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Off-Road Vehicle
Hazard
  • electrical-fire
  • unintended-acceleration
  • crash-hazard
Affected units
1,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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