CPSC recall 18-760, announced August 17, 2018, covers Polaris Industries Model year 2017-2018 Polaris ACE 150 and model year 2018 Polaris Ranger 150 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) (about 5,900 units). The front suspension lower ball joint can separate over time, posing a crash hazard. The notice cites 10 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call 800-765-2747, or go to www.polaris.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
The VIN is located on the vehicle frame in the left rear wheel well and the model number is printed on the emissions label on the frame in the left front wheel well.
Which products are included?
This recall involves model year 2017-2018 Polaris ACE 150 and model year 2018 Polaris Ranger 150 recreational off-highway vehicles. The recalled vehicles were sold in red and white. The recalled ACE 150 vehicles have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille, a "POLARIS" decal on the bottom of the cab frame and an "ACE" decal on the rear fender. The VIN is located on the vehicle frame in the left rear wheel well and the model number is printed on the emissions label on the frame in the left front wheel well. The recalled Ranger 150 vehicles have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille, a "150" decal on the front fender and a "RANGER" decal on the rear fender. The VIN is located on the vehicle frame in the left rear wheel well and the model number is printed on the emissions label on the frame in the right front wheel well. Polaris Model Year 2017 - 2018 ACE & Ranger 150 Year Model Number Model/Color 2017 A17HAA15A7 ACE 150 EFI INDY RED 2017 A17HAA15B7 ACE 150 EFI INDY RED (CA) 2018 A18HAA15B2 ACE 150 EFI, BRIGHT WHITE, LE 2018 A18HZA15B4 RANGER® 150 EFI SOLAR RED 2018 A18HAA15B7 ACE 150 EFI, INDY RED
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The front suspension lower ball joint can separate over time, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Polaris has received 10 reports of joints separating. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all registered owners directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Polaris Industries
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 18-760
- Units
- About 5,900
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2016 through July 2018 for between $3,800 and $5,000.
- Distributor
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Recall contact information
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” for more information. In addition, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the “Product Safety Recalls” page to see if your vehicle is included in any recalls.
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