The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·26054·Announced 2025-10-30

Polaris recalls 2025-2026 Ranger and Crew XP NorthStar vehicles for fire hazard

Polaris recalls about 5,130 Model Year 2025-2026 Ranger XP and Crew XP 1000 NorthStar vehicles due to fire hazard from an improperly routed alternator cable that can contact the battery and create an electrical short.

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: This is a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard from electrical defect) where the hazard has been observed in practice (six reported incidents of sparking, smoking, melting, or fire) but no injuries or property damage have been reported. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury are rated High (3).

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries is recalling approximately 5,130 Model Year 2025-2026 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar and Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar recreational off-road vehicles. These vehicles were sold nationwide through Polaris dealers from March 2025 through August 2025, priced between $28,000 and $38,000.

An improperly routed alternator cable in the recalled vehicles can become damaged and contact the negative battery post, resulting in an electrical short. This creates a fire hazard and poses a risk of serious injury. The firm has received five reports of sparking, smoking, or melting and one report of fire; however, no injuries or property damage have been reported to date.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and visit the Polaris recall page at https://www.polaris.com/en-us/recalls/off-road/polaris-recalls-some-model-year-2025-2026-ranger-xp-1000-and-crew-xp-1000-vehicles/ to determine if their vehicle is affected. Polaris will provide free repair at authorized dealers. Consumers can also contact Polaris Industries at 800-765-2747 (7 a.m.–7 p.m. CT, Monday–Friday) or visit www.polaris.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Model Year 2025-2026 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar and Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs)
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Off-Road Vehicle
Hazard
  • fire-hazard
  • electrical-short
Affected units
5,130

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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