Polaris Ranger 900 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
CPSC Recall #17-132 — April 13, 2017
Product
Polaris Ranger 900 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Description
This recall involves all model year 2015 Polaris Ranger XP 900, XP 900 EPS, and CREW 900 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The recalled ROVs were sold in a variety of colors and have either three or six seats and a rear box. “Ranger” is printed on the rear box, and “900” is printed on the hood of the ROVs. All 2015 Ranger 900 models and vehicle identification numbers (VINs) are included in this recall. The VIN is printed on the frame on the driver’s side towards the rear of the vehicle. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.polaris.com.Model YearModel NumberModel2015R15RTA87AARANGER 900 XP SAGE GREEN2015R15RTA87ARRANGER 900 XP SOLAR RED2015R15RTA87ACRANGER XP 900 POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO2015R15RTE87AARANGER XP 900 EPS SAGE GREEN2015R15RTE87ARRANGER XP 900 EPS SOLAR RED2015R15RUA87AARANGER CREW 900 SAGE GREEN2015R15RUA87ARRANGER CREW 900 SOLAR RED2015R15RUY87AARANGER CREW 900-6 SAGE GREEN2015R15RTE87AKRANGER XP 900 EPS BLACK PEARL20152015R15RTE87AMRANGER XP 900 EPS SUPER STEEL GRAY2015R15RTE87ASRANGER XP 900 EPS SUNSET RED2015R15RTE87AWRANGER XP 900 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING2015R15RTE87AXRANGER XP 900 EPS SANDSTONE METALLIC2015R15RTE87AZRANGER XP 900 EPS SUNSET RED SILVER2015R15RTE87ABRANGER XP 900 EPS HUNTER EDITION2015R15RUE87ACRANGER CREW 900 EPS POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO2015R15RUE87AMRANGER CREW 900 EPS SUPER STEEL GRAY2015R15RUE87ASRANGER CREW 900 EPS SUNSET RED2015R15RUE87AWRANGER CREW 900 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING2015R15RUZ87ACRANGER CREW 900-6 EPS POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO2015R15RUZ87ASRANGER CREW 900-6 EPS SUNSET RED2015R15RUZ87AWRANGER CREW 900-6 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING2015R15RTE87AVRANGER XP 900 EPS VOGUE SILVER DELUXE2015R15RTE87A5RANGER XP 900 EPS HUNTER DELUXE EDITION2015R15RTE87A2RANGER XP 900 EPS NORTHSTAR DELUXE EDITION
Hazard
A heat shield can fall off the vehicle, posing fire and burn hazards to riders.
Incidents / Injuries
Polaris has received 13 incident reports involving the recalled ROVs, including five reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units Affected
About 51,000
Sold At
Polaris dealers nationwide from April 2014 through March 2017 for between $13,400 and $21,300.
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Importer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Manufactured In
U.S. and Mexico