Polaris Recalls Ranger Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Products: 2009 Polaris Ranger “Crew” and “6x6” Side-by-Side Recreational Vehicles
Units: About 3,800
Importer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Hazard: An electrical short can lead to overheating in the rear tail light wiring harnesses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 46 reports of overheating in the vehicle’s tail light area, resulting in melting of plastic. In 22 of these reports, consumers reported small flames. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recall involves certain 2009 Polaris Ranger side-by-side, off-road vehicles. The model and serial number identification decal is located under the front seat, on the right-side seat support. The recall includes the models listed below:

Model Numbers Model Name
R09RF68AF Ranger 6x6
R09RF68AR Ranger 6x6
R09WH68AC Ranger Crew 4x4
R09WH68AG Ranger Crew 4x4
R09WH68AL Ranger Crew 4x4
R09WH68AR Ranger Crew 4x4
R09WH68AZ Ranger Crew 4x4


Sold at: Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2008 through July 2009 for about $11,500.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact any Polaris Ranger dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.
Consumer Contact: For further information, contact Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com.

CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

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