Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. product recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 17, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Polaris Recalls ACE 150 and Ranger 150 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall number

18760

Brand / firm

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Sold / distributed

Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2016 through July 2018 for between $3,800 and $5,000.

Why it was recalled

The front suspension lower ball joint can separate over time, posing a crash hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves model year 2017-2018 Polaris ACE 150 and model year 2018 Polaris Ranger 150 recreational off-highway vehicles. The recalled vehicles were sold in red and white. The recalled ACE 150 vehicles have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille, a "POLARIS" decal on the bottom of the cab frame and an "ACE" decal on the rear fender. The VIN is located on the vehicle frame in the left rear wheel well and the model number is printed on the emissions label on the frame in the left front wheel well. The recalled Ranger 150 vehicles have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille, a "150" decal on the front fender and a "RANGER" decal on the rear fender. The VIN is located on the vehicle frame in the left rear wheel well and the model number is printed on the emissions label on the frame in the right front wheel well. Polaris Model Year 2017 - 2018 ACE & Ranger 150 Year Model Number Model/Color 2017 A17HAA15A7 ACE 150 EFI INDY RED 2017 A17HAA15B7 ACE 150 EFI INDY RED (CA) 2018 A18HAA15B2 ACE 150 EFI, BRIGHT WHITE, LE 2018 A18HZA15B4 RANGER® 150 EFI SOLAR RED 2018 A18HAA15B7 ACE 150 EFI, INDY RED

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all registered owners directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.