Polaris Recalls Ranger 900 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

2015 RANGER CREW 900 SOLAR RED
2015 RANGER CREW 900 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING
RANGER XP 900 EPS SANDSTONE METALLIC
RANGER XP 900 EPS HUNTER EDITION
Vehicle identification number (VIN) location on the ROVs

Name of Product:

Polaris Ranger 900 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)

Hazard:

A heat shield can fall off the vehicle, posing fire and burn hazards to riders.

Remedy:

Repair

Recall Date:

April 13, 2017

Units:

About 51,000

Consumer Contact

Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday and Friday, or online at www.polaris.com and click on “Off Road Safety Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

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 Year	Model Number	Model
2015	R15RTA87AA	RANGER 900 XP SAGE GREEN
2015	R15RTA87AR	RANGER 900 XP SOLAR RED
2015	R15RTA87AC	RANGER XP 900 POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO
2015	R15RTE87AA	RANGER XP 900 EPS SAGE GREEN
2015	R15RTE87AR	RANGER XP 900 EPS SOLAR RED
2015	R15RUA87AA	RANGER CREW 900 SAGE GREEN
2015	R15RUA87AR	RANGER CREW 900 SOLAR RED
2015	R15RUY87AA	RANGER CREW 900-6 SAGE GREEN
2015	R15RTE87AK	RANGER XP 900 EPS BLACK PEARL
2015 2015	R15RTE87AM	RANGER XP 900 EPS SUPER STEEL GRAY
2015	R15RTE87AS	RANGER XP 900 EPS SUNSET RED
2015	R15RTE87AW	RANGER XP 900 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING
2015	R15RTE87AX	RANGER XP 900 EPS SANDSTONE METALLIC
2015	R15RTE87AZ	RANGER XP 900 EPS SUNSET RED SILVER
2015	R15RTE87AB	RANGER XP 900 EPS HUNTER EDITION
2015	R15RUE87AC	RANGER CREW 900 EPS POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO
2015	R15RUE87AM	RANGER CREW 900 EPS SUPER STEEL GRAY
2015	R15RUE87AS	RANGER CREW 900 EPS SUNSET RED
2015	R15RUE87AW	RANGER CREW 900 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING
2015	R15RUZ87AC	RANGER CREW 900-6 EPS POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO
2015	R15RUZ87AS	RANGER CREW 900-6 EPS SUNSET RED
2015	R15RUZ87AW	RANGER CREW 900-6 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING
2015	R15RTE87AV	RANGER XP 900 EPS VOGUE SILVER DELUXE
2015	R15RTE87A5	RANGER XP 900 EPS HUNTER DELUXE EDITION
2015	R15RTE87A2	RANGER XP 900 EPS NORTHSTAR DELUXE EDITION

Remedy:

Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Incidents/Injuries:

Polaris has received 13 incident reports involving the recalled ROVs, including five reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Polaris dealers nationwide from April 2014 through March 2017 for between $13,400 and $21,300.

Manufacturer(s):

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Importer(s):

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Manufactured In:

U.S. and Mexico

Recall number:

17-132

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