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.
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.
Incidents/Injuries
The firm has received eight reports of loss of throttle response.
Name of Product: Model Year 2023-2024 Ranger XP Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs)
Recall Date: December 14, 2023
Recall Number: 24-055
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.
Sold At: Authorized Polaris dealers nationwide from April 2023 through September 2023 for between $25,000 and $37,500.
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.
Units: About 2,000 (In addition, about 175 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Directions and Contact
What Do I Do if My Product is Recalled?
Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com and click on “Product Safety News” located under the “Safety Column” at the bottom of the page or www.polaris.com/en-us/recalls to check if your vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in any recalls. Consumers can contact Polaris’ owner connections team at Owner.Connections@polaris.com or via an online forum accessible at www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/owner-resources/help-center/email.
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