Warning
Polaris Industries Recalls Ranger XP Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs) Due to Crash Hazard
The CPSC record for this recall reports no injuries. Consumers should stop using this product and follow the recall remedy.
Source: CPSC
WarningRecall #24055
Polaris Industries Recalls Ranger XP Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs) Due to Crash Hazard
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota · Model Year 2023-2024 Ranger XP Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs)
Product Description
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.
Hazard
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.
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.
Repair
Reported Injuries
The firm has received eight reports of loss of throttle response. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota has recalled Model Year 2023-2024 Ranger XP Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs) following CPSC action announced on December 14, 2023. This recall affects about 2,000 units (In addition, about 175 were sold in Canada). Pressing the brake and throttle pedals simultaneously can deactivate the throttle. The CPSC’s incident record for this recall states that no injuries have been reported. The manufacturer is advising consumers to stop using the product immediately. Affected consumers can schedule a free repair by contacting the company directly. The CPSC recommends inspecting the product for matching model numbers and contacting the manufacturer if uncertain about whether a specific unit is covered.
This recall appears in: Vehicle Crash & Control Hazards and Polaris Industries recalls.
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