Recall: Polaris Recalls RANGER Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire and Crash Hazards (Recall Alert)

Description: This recall involves certain VINs of Model Year 2023 RANGER XP 1000 NorthStar and XP 1000 NorthStar Crew vehicles. The RANGER vehicles were sold in the following colors: blue, brown, camouflage, graphite and white. They were sold in three and six-seat configurations and have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille. The model number and VIN are printed on a portion of the left rear frame (on the driver's side of the vehicle) under the cargo box.

Name of product: Model Year 2023 RANGER XP 1000 NorthStar and XP 1000 NorthStar Crew Off-Road Vehicles

Units: About 1,025 (In addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)

Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota

Hazard: An improperly installed center brake line can cause the rear brake circuit to remain pressurized during operation, resulting in overheated brakes and reduced braking performance, posing fire and crash hazards.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection, and repair if needed. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is contacting registered owners directly.

Recall date: November 09, 2023

Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has identified one report of fire and three reports of kinked brake lines. Polaris is not aware of any reports of crashes or injuries.

Sold At: Polaris dealers nationwide from June 2023 through September 2023 for between $27,900 and $37,700.

Manufactured in: United States

Consumer contact: Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com and click on "Off Road Safety Recalls" at the bottom of the page or https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/ to check if your vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in any recalls. Consumers can contact Polaris' owner connections team at Owner.Connections@polaris.com or via an online forum accessible at https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/owner-resources/help-center/email.

Recall number: 24-711