CPSC recall 13-716, announced January 9, 2013, covers Polaris Industries 2013 Polaris Ranger® 400 recreational off-highway vehicles (about 327 units). The recreational vehicle's throttle can fail to operate properly, which can cause the vehicle's rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Polaris Ranger vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call (888) 704-5290, or go to www.polarisindustries.com.
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
This recall involves 2013 Polaris Ranger® 400 recreational off-highway vehicles with model number R13RH45AG and VIN numbers between 4XARH45A3D4726305 and 4XARH45A7DE648444.
Which products are included?
This recall involves 2013 Polaris Ranger® 400 recreational off-highway vehicles with model number R13RH45AG and VIN numbers between 4XARH45A3D4726305 and 4XARH45A7DE648444. Not all VIN numbers in the range are included in this recall. To see a complete list of recalled VIN numbers visit the firm's website. "Polaris" is stamped on the front of the vehicle above the front grill. A "400 HO" decal is located on the right and left side of the hood and "Ranger 4x4" is printed on the side of the rear bed box. The vehicles are green and gray in color. The model number is printed in the owner's manual.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recreational vehicle's throttle can fail to operate properly, which can cause the vehicle's rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Polaris Ranger vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting its customers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Polaris Industries
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 13-716
- Units
- About 327
- Manufactured in
- United States, Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2012 through September 2012 for about $8,300.
2013 Polaris Ranger® 400 recreational off-highway vehicles
CPSC product type: Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV)
Recall contact information
Polaris; toll-free at (888) 704-5290, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.polarisindustries.com and click on Help Center under the Services and Support tab, then Common Rider Questions, then Service bulletins/recalls to check your VIN number.
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