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This recall involves certain VINs of Polaris Model Year 2025-2026 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar and Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar ROVs. The recalled vehicles were sold in black, blue, bronze, brown, camouflage, gray, orange, red and white. The vehicles were sold in three and six-seat configurations and have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille. The VIN is printed on the left rear frame (on the driver's side of the vehicle) under the cargo box.
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2026 RANGER XP 1000
⚠ Risk of serious injury or death and property damage if the parking brake overheats and fails or catches fire.
Remedy: Stop using the vehicle immediately. Do not attempt to repair the ECU yourself. Contact your authorised Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment to have the vehicle repaired free of charge. Contact Polaris Sales Australia Pty Ltd Call 03 9394 5610 Visit: https://www.polarisaustralia.com/find-a-dealer/map-view.html
CPSC
Polaris Industries Recalls Model Year 2025-2026 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar and Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs) Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire Hazard
⚠ An improperly routed alternator cable can become damaged and contact the negative battery post, resulting in an electrical short, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury.
Remedy: Repair
Sold at: Polaris dealers nationwide from March 2025 through August 2025 for between $28,000 and $38,000.
Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
Consumer ContactPolaris Industries at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at www.polaris.com and click on "Product Safety News" located under the "Safety" column at the bottom of the page, or https://www.polaris.com/en-us/recalls/off-road/polaris-recalls-some-model-year-2025-2026-ranger-xp-1000-and-crew-xp-1000-vehicles/ or https://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 [email protected] or via an online forum accessible at https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/owner-resources/help-center/email.
CPSC
Polaris Industries Recalls Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar and Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar Crew Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard
⚠ The lower seat belt anchor fasteners were not properly tightened, which can result in the seat belt separating from the vehicle frame, failing to protect riders. Without that protection, riders can be ejected from the vehicle in a crash, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Sold at: Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2022 through March 2025 for between $28,000 and $38,000.
Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
Consumer ContactPolaris Industries at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at www.polaris.com and click on "Product Safety News" located under the "Safety" column at the bottom of the page, or https://www.polaris.com/en-us/recalls/off-road/polaris-recalls-some-model-year-2022-2025-rzr-pro-r-and-rzr-pro-4-vehicles/ or https://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 [email protected] or via an online forum accessible at https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/owner-resources/help-center/email.
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status.uncertain→status.fair27 May 2026
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