Recall 18-765, published September 5, 2018
Polaris Industries Model year 2018 Polaris Ranger 500, Ranger 570, Ranger EV, and Ranger EV LI-ION recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
R18RMA50B1The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and model number may be found on a label inside the left rear wheel well.
Which products are included?
Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions
The recall involves model year 2018 Polaris Ranger 500, Ranger 570, Ranger EV and Ranger EV LI-ION recreational off-highway vehicles. The Ranger 500 vehicles were sold in red and green. They have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille, "500" decals on the front fenders, and "Ranger" decals on the rear fenders. The Ranger 570 vehicles were sold in two- and four-seat models in green, blue, and camo. They have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille, "570" decals on the front fenders, and "Ranger" decals on the rear fenders. The Ranger EV vehicles were sold in gray and camo. They have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille and "Ranger" decals on the rear fenders. The Ranger EV LI-ION vehicles were sold in camo. They have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille and "Ranger" decals on the rear fenders. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and model number may be found on a label inside the left rear wheel well. Model Number Model/Color R18RMA50B1 RANGER 500 - INMOLD SAGE GREEN R18RMA50B4 RANGER 500 - INMOLD SOLAR RED R18RMA57B1 RANGER 570 - INMOLD SAGE GREEN R18RMA57B9 RANGER 570 - POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO R18RMAE4G8 RANGER EV - INMOLD AVALANCHE GRAY R18RMAE4G9 RANGER EV - POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO R18RMAL4G9 RANGER EV LI-ION - POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO R18RME57BV RANGER 570 EPS - PAINT NAVY BLUE METALLIC R18RNA57B1 RANGER CREW 570-4 - INMOLD SAGE GREEN R18RNA57B9 RANGER CREW 570-4 POLARIS PUR CAM R18RNE57BV RANGER CREW 570-4 EPS - NAVY BLUE MET
Why it was recalled
The front lower control arms can separate, posing a crash hazard.
Official remedy
Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all registered owners directly.
- Brand
- Polaris Industries
- Recall published
- September 5, 2018
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 1,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2017 through July 2018 for between $9,000 and $12,500.
