The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·24711·Announced 2023-11-09

Polaris RANGER XP 1000 Off-Road Vehicles Recalled for Fire and Crash Hazards

Polaris is recalling about 1,025 Model Year 2023 RANGER XP 1000 NorthStar off-road vehicles because an improperly installed center brake line can cause overheated brakes and reduced braking performance, posing fire and crash hazards.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (improperly installed brake line) that poses fire and crash hazards. Although one fire report exists, no crashes or injuries have been reported to date. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling about 1,025 Model Year 2023 RANGER XP 1000 NorthStar and XP 1000 NorthStar Crew off-road vehicles sold nationwide from June 2023 through September 2023.

An improperly installed center brake line can cause the rear brake circuit to remain pressurized during operation, resulting in overheated brakes and reduced braking performance. This poses fire and crash hazards.

Polaris has identified one report of fire and three reports of kinked brake lines. Polaris is not aware of any reports of crashes or injuries.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair if needed. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is contacting registered owners directly. Consumers can reach Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at www.polaris.com by clicking "Off Road Safety Recalls" at the bottom of the page, or at https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/ to check if their vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Model Year 2023 RANGER XP 1000 NorthStar and XP 1000 NorthStar Crew Off-Road Vehicles
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
Category
Vehicle — Off-Road Vehicle
Hazard
  • brake-failure
  • fire
  • crash
Affected units
1,025

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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