CPSC recall 19-750, announced June 4, 2019, covers Polaris Industries Model Year 2015 - 2019 Polaris RGR EV recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) (about 3,900 units). An incorrectly wired chassis harness can cause an incorrect throttle control signal to the electric drive motor, which can cause the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly, posing a crash hazard. The notice cites 8 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.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The vehicle identification number (VIN) and model number can be found on a label affixed to the vehicle frame in the left front wheel well.
Which products are included?
This recall involves model year 2015 - 2019 Ranger EV recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) sold in avalanche gray and pursuit camo, which were produced between April 2014 and January 2019. The recalled vehicles have "POLARIS" printed on the front grille and beneath the doors; and "RANGER" printed on the rear fenders. The vehicle identification number (VIN) and model number can be found on a label affixed to the vehicle frame in the left front wheel well. VIN numbers included in this recall are at www.polaris.com.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
An incorrectly wired chassis harness can cause an incorrect throttle control signal to the electric drive motor, which can cause the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Polaris has received eight reports of the recalled ROVs accelerating unexpectedly, due to an incorrectly wired harness. There was one reported incident with two injuries, which happened outside of the U.S.
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
- 19-750
- Units
- About 3,900
- Manufactured in
- United States, Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Polaris dealers nationwide from February 2014 through January 2019 for about $11,900.
- Importer
- 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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