CPSC recall 20-765, announced July 23, 2020, covers Polaris Industries Model Year 2020 Ranger XP 1000 and Ranger CREW XP 1000 Off-Road Vehicles, Model Years 2019 - 2020 PRO XD 4000D UTVs, Model Year 2019 PRO XD 2000D UTVs, and Model Year 2020 Bobcat UV34 and UV34XL UTVs (about 13,200 units). An improperly manufactured clutch component can cause the engine braking feature to fail, resulting in unexpected vehicle motion, posing a crash hazard. The notice cites 14 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair, if needed. 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.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 4000D, 2000D, UV34, UV34XL.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Model Year 2020 Ranger XP 1000 and Ranger CREW XP 1000 Off-Road Vehicles, Model Years 2019-2020 PRO XD 4000D UTVs, Model Year 2019 PRO XD 2000D, and Model Year 2020 Bobcat UV34 and UV34XL UTVs. The vehicles were sold in maroon, black, sand, green, orange, blue, camo, gray and white colors and have two or four seats. For PRO XD and Ranger models, "POLARIS" is stamped on the front grille and "POLARIS PRO XD" or "Ranger" is printed on the sides of the rear cargo area. For Bobcat models, "Bobcat" is printed on the sides of the rear cargo area. The VINs included in this recall can be found stamped into the left rear vehicle frame below the cargo box. The following model names are included in this recall: YEAR MODEL NAME 2019 PRO XD 4000D 2019 PRO XD 2000D 2020 PRO XD 4000D 2020 Ranger XP 1000 2020 Ranger XP 1000 Crew 2020 Bobcat UV34 2020 Bobcat UV34XL
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
An improperly manufactured clutch component can cause the engine braking feature to fail, resulting in unexpected vehicle motion, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 14 reports of unexpected motion or drive clutch locking, including one report of a crash resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair, if needed. Polaris is notifying dealers and contacting 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
- 20-765
- Units
- About 13,200 (In addition, 515 units were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States, Poland
- Sold at / sales period
- Polaris dealers nationwide from September 2019 through April 2020 for between $14,600 and $26,300.
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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