CPSC recall 14-716, announced February 25, 2014, covers Polaris Industries Recreational off-highway vehicles (about 16,550 units). The vehicles' throttle cable can melt on the exhaust pipe and fail to operate properly. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Polaris Ranger vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and 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.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: R13RH50AG, R13RH50AH, R13RH50AM, R13RH50AR, R13WH50AG, R13WH50AH, R13WH50AR, R13WH50AX.
Which products are included?
This recall involves 2013 Polaris Ranger® 500 EFI and Ranger Crew® 500 EFI recreational off-highway vehicles. Model names are on the right and left side of the hood. "Polaris" is stamped on the front of the vehicles above the front grill and "Polaris Ranger 4x4" is printed on the side of the rear bed box. The Ranger has a bench seat and a rear cargo box. Ranger model colors are black, camouflage, green, and red. Model numbers for the Ranger are R13RH50AG, R13RH50AH, R13RH50AM and R13RH50AR. The Ranger Crew has a front and a rear bench seat and a rear cargo box. Model numbers for the Ranger Crew are R13WH50AG, R13WH50AH, R13WH50AR and R13WH50AX. Ranger Crew model colors are camouflage, green, red and tan. Recalled vehicles have a VIN between 4XA******DE210149 and 4XA******DE791730 stamped on the front lower frame rail of the vehicle on the driver's side. Not all VINs in the range are included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The vehicles' throttle cable can melt on the exhaust pipe and fail to operate properly. This can cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Polaris has received one report of a vehicle’s throttle failing to return to idle after accelerating, causing the operator to lose control of the vehicle and be thrown from it, resulting in a scraped shin.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Polaris Ranger vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Consumers will also be given inspection instructions if they wish to perform their own inspection. 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
- 14-716
- Units
- About 16,550
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Polaris dealers nationwide from June 2012 through February 2014 from between $9,300 and $11,000.
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 select the Services and Support tab, then click on Help Center, then Common Rider Questions, then Service bulletins/recalls to check your vehicle identification number (VIN).
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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