Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recreational off-highway vehicles

Date of Recall

2014-02-25

CPSC Release Number

14-716

Manufactured In

Mexico

Units

About 16,550

Manufacturer

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Sold By

Polaris dealers nationwide from June 2012 through February 2014 from between $9,300 and $11,000.

Problem/Hazard

The vehicles' throttle cable can melt on the exhaust pipe and fail to operate properly. This can cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

Polaris has received one report of a vehicle's throttle failing to return to idle after accelerating, causing the operator to lose control of the vehicle and be thrown from it, resulting in a scraped shin.

Description

This recall involves 2013 Polaris Ranger® 500 EFI and Ranger Crew® 500 EFI recreational off-highway vehicles. Model names are on the right and left side of the hood. "Polaris" is stamped on the front of the vehicles above the front grill and "Polaris Ranger 4x4" is printed on the side of the rear bed box.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Polaris Ranger vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Consumers will also be given inspection instructions if they wish to perform their own inspection. Polaris is contacting its customers directly.

Consumer Contact

Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.polarisindustries.com and select the Services and Support tab, then click on Help Center, then Common Rider Questions, then Service bulletins/recalls to check your vehicle identification number (VIN). 

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