Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota, has recalled about 327 Polaris Ranger recreational vehicles because the throttle can fail to operate properly. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash. Below is the Polaris Ranger recall announcement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Name of Product: 2013 Polaris Ranger® 400 recreational off-highway vehicles
Units: About 327
Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Hazard: The recreational vehicle’s throttle can fail to operate properly, which can cause the vehicle’s rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description: This recall involves 2013 Polaris Ranger® 400 recreational off-highway vehicles with model number R13RH45AG and VIN numbers between 4XARH45A3D4726305 and 4XARH45A7DE648444. Not all VIN numbers in the range are included in this recall. “Polaris” is stamped on the front of the vehicle above the front grill. A “400 HO” decal is located on the right and left side of the hood and “Ranger 4×4” is printed on the side of the rear bed box. The vehicles are green and gray in color. The model number is printed in the owner’s manual.
Sold at: Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2012 through September 2012 for about $8,300.
Manufactured in: United States and Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Polaris Ranger vehicles. [Note: If someone was injured or killed in an accident with the Polaris Ranger, you should contact our law firm for a free consultation with a lawyer. Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Eric Hageman are lead lawyers for our ATV and off-the-road vehicle accident lawsuits. If no one was injured or killed, you can contact Polaris to schedule a free repair.]
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