CPSC recall 24-055, announced December 14, 2023, covers Polaris Industries Model Year 2023-2024 Ranger XP Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs) (about 2,000 units). Pressing the brake and throttle pedals simultaneously can deactivate the throttle. The notice cites 8 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair, including an update to the vehicle control system. Recall contact: call 800-765-2747, go to www.polaris.com, or email Owner.Connections@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.
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 model number and VIN are printed on a portion of the left rear frame (on the driver's side of the vehicle) under the cargo box.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Model Year 2023-2024 RANGER XP Kinetic vehicles. The vehicles were sold in the following colors: camouflage and white. They were sold in three-seat configurations and have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille. The model number and VIN are printed on a portion of the left rear frame (on the driver's side of the vehicle) under the cargo box.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Pressing the brake and throttle pedals simultaneously can deactivate the throttle. If the brake is then released, the vehicle can move and the throttle can still be deactivated, posing a crash hazard and risk of serious injury.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received eight reports of loss of throttle response. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair, including an update to the vehicle control system. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is contacting registered owners directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Polaris Industries
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 24-055
- Units
- About 2,000 (In addition, about 175 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Polaris dealers nationwide from April 2023 through September 2023 for between $25,000 and $37,500.
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 "Product Safety News" located under the "Safety Column" at the bottom of the page or www.polaris.com/en-us/recalls to check if your vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in any recalls. Consumers can contact Polaris' owner connections team at Owner.Connections@polaris.com or via an online forum accessible at www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/owner-resources/help-center/email.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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