Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
What was recalled
The recall involves model year 2018 Polaris Ranger 500, Ranger 570, Ranger EV and Ranger EV LI-ION recreational off-highway vehicles. The Ranger 500 vehicles were sold in red and green. They have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille, "500" decals on the front fenders, and "Ranger" decals on the rear fenders. The Ranger 570 vehicles were sold in two- and four-seat models in green, blue, and camo. They have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille, "570" decals on the front fenders, and "Ranger" decals on the rear fenders. The Ranger EV vehicles were sold in gray and camo. They have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille and "Ranger" decals on the rear fenders. The Ranger EV LI-ION vehicles were sold in camo. They have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille and "Ranger" decals on the rear fenders. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and model number may be found on a label inside the left rear wheel well. Model Number Model/Color R18RMA50B1 RANGER 500 - INMOLD SAGE GREEN R18RMA50B4 RANGER 500 - INMOLD SOLAR RED R18RMA57B1 RANGER 570 - INMOLD SAGE GREEN R18RMA57B9 RANGER 570 - POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO R18RMAE4G8 RANGER EV - INMOLD AVALANCHE GRAY R18RMAE4G9 RANGER EV - POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO R18RMAL4G9 RANGER EV LI-ION - POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO R18RME57BV RANGER 570 EPS - PAINT NAVY BLUE METALLIC R18RNA57B1 RANGER CREW 570-4 - INMOLD SAGE GREEN R18RNA57B9 RANGER CREW 570-4 POLARIS PUR CAM R18RNE57BV RANGER CREW 570-4 EPS - NAVY BLUE MET
Hazard
The front lower control arms can separate, posing a crash hazard.
Injuries
Polaris has received six reports of lower control arms separating. No injuries have been reported.
Made in
United States, Mexico
Where it was sold
- Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2017 through July 2018 for between $9,000 and $12,500.
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