Polaris Ranger Side-by-Side Vehicles recall: Fire Hazard
Polaris Recalls Ranger Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Polaris Ranger Side-by-Side Vehicles recalled?
An electrical short can lead to overheating in the rear tail light wiring harnesses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact any Polaris Ranger dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall. Contact: For further information, contact Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- 2009 Polaris Ranger "Crew" and "6x6" Side-by-Side Recreational Vehicles
- Company
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 3,800
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2008 through July 2009 for about $11,500.
- Recall date
- August 4, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received 46 reports of overheating in the vehicle's tail light area, resulting in melting of plastic. In 22 of these reports, consumers reported small flames. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves certain 2009 Polaris Ranger side-by-side, off-road vehicles. The model and serial number identification decal is located under the front seat, on the right-side seat support. The recall includes the models listed below: Model Numbers Model Name R09RF68AF Ranger 700 EFI 6x6 R09RF68AR Ranger 700 EFI 6x6 R09WH68AC Ranger 700 EFI Crew R09WH68AG Ranger 700 EFI Crew R09WH68AL Ranger 700 EFI Crew R09WH68AR Ranger 700 EFI Crew R09WH68AZ Ranger 700 EFI Crew