Warning
Polaris Industries Recalls Model Year 2025-2026 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar and Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs) Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire Hazard
Injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using this product immediately.
Source: CPSC
WarningRecall #26054
Polaris Industries Recalls Model Year 2025-2026 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar and Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs) Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire Hazard
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota · Model Year 2025-2026 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar and Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs)
Product Description
This recall involves certain VINs of Polaris Model Year 2025-2026 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar and Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar ROVs. The recalled vehicles were sold in black, blue, bronze, brown, camouflage, gray, orange, red and white. The vehicles were sold in three and six-seat configurations and have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille. The VIN is printed on the left rear frame (on the driver's side of the vehicle) under the cargo box.
Hazard
An improperly routed alternator cable can become damaged and contact the negative battery post, resulting in an electrical short, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and go to https://www.polaris.com/en-us/recalls/off-road/polaris-recalls-some-model-year-2025-2026-ranger-xp-1000-and-crew-xp-1000-vehicles/ to determine if their vehicle falls under the scope of the recall. Polaris is providing instructions on how to continue operating their vehicles until the repair can be completed or to contact an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair at the dealer's location.
Repair
Reported Injuries
The firm has received five reports of sparking/smoking/melting and one report of fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
The CPSC issued a recall for Model Year 2025-2026 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar and Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs) on October 30, 2025, covering about 5,130 (in addition, about 460 rovs were sold in canada). An improperly routed alternator cable can become damaged and contact the negative battery post, resulting in an electrical short, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury. The firm has received five reports of sparking/smoking/melting and one report of fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported. Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota is offering affected consumers the opportunity to schedule a free repair. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for instructions. The CPSC recommends checking purchase history and product labels to determine if your unit is affected.
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