Polaris Industries Inc., Medina, Minn. product recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

April 16, 2020

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Polaris Recalls Model Year 2019 to 2020 Ranger XP 1000 Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall number

20734

Brand / firm

Polaris Industries Inc., Medina, Minn.

Sold / distributed

Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2019 through December 2019 for between $15,890 and $29,000.

Why it was recalled

The fuel line can be misrouted above the bracket that protects the fuel line from a clutch belt failure, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What was recalled

This recall involves Model Year 2019 - 2020 Ranger XP 1000 & CREW XP 1000 Off-Road Vehicles with the following model names: YEAR MODEL NAME 2019 Ranger XP 1000 EPS Ranger CREW XP 1000 EPS 2020 Ranger XP 1000 Ranger CREW XP 1000 The vehicles were sold in black, green, white, blue, orange, sand, maroon, and camo colors and have two or four seats. Vehicle identification numbers (VIN) included in this recall can be found on a label affixed to the vehicle frame in the left front wheel well. "Polaris" is stamped on the front grille and "Ranger" is on the sides of the utility bed. The following models and non-sequential VIN ranges are included in the recall: MY19 RANGER XP 1000 EPS 4XARRW990K8922555 - 4XARRW99XK8922563 MY19 RANGER CREW XP 1000 EPS 4XARSM991K8921973 - 4XARSM99XK8921972 MY20 RANGER XP 1000 4XARRB990L8922436 - 4XARRW99XL8933242 MY20 RANGER CREW XP 1000 4XARSB990L8923252 - 4XARSW99XL8932306

What to do

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