Polaris Recalls Ranger ROVs Due to Fire Hazard Recall The ROVs can overheat during heavy engine loading, slow-speed intermittent use and/or high outdoor temperatures and catch fire.

TruWatch 29.06.2016 Safety 0

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Recall date: June 28, 2016

Recall number: 16-755

Recall Summary

Name of product: Polaris Ranger 570 ROVs
Hazard:

The ROVs can overheat during heavy engine loading, slow-speed intermittent use and/or high outdoor temperatures and catch fire.

Remedy:

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Repair

Consumer Contact:
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 “Off-Road Safety Recalls” on the main page for more information.
Report an Incident Involving this Product

Recall Details

Units

About 43,000

Description

This recall involves 2015 and 2016 model year Polaris Ranger 570 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). They have either two or four seats and a rear box. “Ranger” is printed on the rear box and “570” is printed on the hood. “Polaris” is stamped onto the front grill. The ROVs were sold in several colors. The following models are included in the recall.

Model Year 2015	Models	Model Year 2016	Models
	Ranger 570		Ranger 570 2×4
	Ranger 570 EPS		Ranger 570
	Ranger 570 EPS HD		Ranger 570 EPS
	Ranger Crew 570		Ranger 570 EPS HD
	Ranger Crew 570 EPS		Ranger 570 EPS ZUG
			Ranger Crew 570
			Ranger Crew 570 EPS

Incidents/Injuries

Polaris has received seven reports of the recalled ROVs overheating and catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Sold at

Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2014 through June 2016 for between $10,000 and $12,500.

Importer(s)

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Distributor(s)

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Manufactured in

Mexico

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