Polaris Industries has recalled approximately 5,130 Model Year 2025-2026 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar and Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs). An improperly routed alternator cable can contact the negative battery post, causing an electrical short that poses a serious fire hazard. Polaris has received five reports of sparking, smoking, or melting and one report of a fire, though no injuries have been reported.
An electrical short can occur if the damaged alternator cable touches the battery post, which can lead to a fire while the vehicle is in use or parked, increasing the risk of serious injury.
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.
Recall involves certain VINs; VIN is printed on the left rear frame under the cargo box. "POLARIS" is stamped on the front grille.
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2025 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2025 Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2026 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2026 Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar
Recalled Polaris RANGER VIN Location
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response