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Vehicles/Motorcycles & ATVs

Polaris Recalls Ranger Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

Agency Publication Date: June 19, 2013
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Summary

Polaris is recalling about 4,500 model year 2011 Ranger RZR XP 900 recreational off-highway vehicles. The firewall located behind the seats can overheat and melt during use. Polaris has received one report of a consumer who suffered a burn injury to their finger. These vehicles were sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2012 through February 2013 for between $16,000 and $16,600. Polaris is providing a free repair for all affected units.

Risk

The firewall behind the driver and passenger seats can overheat and melt. This creates a risk of burn injuries to the occupants if they come into contact with the melting components or the intense heat.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your vehicle for the 'RZR XP' decal on the right and left rear side panels to see if it is a 2011 Ranger RZR XP 900 model.
  2. Verify the model by looking for 'Dual Overhead Cam' decals on the right and left of the hood and '900 EFI' decals on the front right and left of the machine.
  3. Immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair.
  4. Contact Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.polarisindustries.com and click on 'Help Center' under the 'Services and Support' tab for more information.
  5. Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have further questions or to report a safety incident.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting its known customers directly.

Contact: Polaris; toll-free at (888) 704-5290, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.polarisindustries.com and click on Help Center under the Services and Support tab, then Common Rider Questions, then Service bulletins/recalls for more information.

Affected Products

Product: 2011 Polaris Ranger RZR XP 900
Date Ranges: Sold May 2012 - February 2013

Product Images

Polaris 900 EFI RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles

Polaris 900 EFI RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles

Polaris 900 EFI RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles

Polaris 900 EFI RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13740
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Sold By: Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2012 through February 2013 for between $16,000 and $16,600.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 4,500
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Polaris; toll-free at (888) 704-5290, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.polarisindustries.com and click on Help Center under the Services and Support tab, then Common Rider Questions, then Service bulletins/recalls for more information.
Agency Last Updated: May 23, 2014

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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