Model year 2018 Polaris Ranger 500, Ranger 570, Ranger EV, and Ranger EV LI-ION recreational off-...
CPSC Recall #18-765 — September 5, 2018
Product
Model year 2018 Polaris Ranger 500, Ranger 570, Ranger EV, and Ranger EV LI-ION recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Description
The recall involves model year 2018 Polaris Ranger 500, Ranger 570, Ranger EV and Ranger EV LI-ION recreational off-highway vehicles. The Ranger 500 vehicles were sold in red and green. They have “POLARIS” stamped on the front grille, “500” decals on the front fenders, and “Ranger” decals on the rear fenders. The Ranger 570 vehicles were sold in two- and four-seat models in green, blue, and camo. They have “POLARIS” stamped on the front grille, “570” decals on the front fenders, and “Ranger” decals on the rear fenders. The Ranger EV vehicles were sold in gray and camo. They have “POLARIS” stamped on the front grille and “Ranger” decals on the rear fenders. The Ranger EV LI-ION vehicles were sold in camo. They have “POLARIS” stamped on the front grille and “Ranger” decals on the rear fenders.The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and model number may be found on a label inside the left rear wheel well. Model NumberModel/ColorR18RMA50B1RANGER 500 - INMOLD SAGE GREENR18RMA50B4RANGER 500 - INMOLD SOLAR REDR18RMA57B1RANGER 570 - INMOLD SAGE GREENR18RMA57B9RANGER 570 - POLARIS PURSUIT CAMOR18RMAE4G8RANGER EV - INMOLD AVALANCHE GRAYR18RMAE4G9RANGER EV - POLARIS PURSUIT CAMOR18RMAL4G9RANGER EV LI-ION - POLARIS PURSUIT CAMOR18RME57BVRANGER 570 EPS - PAINT NAVY BLUE METALLICR18RNA57B1RANGER CREW 570-4 - INMOLD SAGE GREENR18RNA57B9RANGER CREW 570-4 POLARIS PUR CAMR18RNE57BVRANGER CREW 570-4 EPS - NAVY BLUE MET
Hazard
The front lower control arms can separate, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Polaris has received six reports of lower control arms separating. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all registered owners directly.
Units Affected
About 1,000
Sold At
Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2017 through July 2018 for between $9,000 and $12,500.
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Importer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Manufactured In
U.S. and Mexico