Polaris Recalls Ranger Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

An electrical short can lead to overheating in the rear tail light wiring harnesses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 09762
Affected scope: About 3,800

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. recalled The recall involves certain 2009 Polaris Ranger side-by-side, off-road vehicles. The mode….

Polaris Recalls Ranger Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. in August 4, 2009. Reason: An electrical short can lead to overheating in the rear tail light wiring harnesses, posing a fire hazard to …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact any Polaris Ran…. Verify recall #09762 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-An electrical short can lead to overheating in the rear tail light wiring harnesses, posing a fire hazard to ….

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agency class: August 4, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09762 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recall involves certain 2009 Polaris Ranger side-by-side, off-road vehicles. The model and serial number identification decal is located under the front seat, on the right-side seat support. The recall includes the models listed below: Model Numbers Model Name R09RF68AF Ranger 700 EFI 6x6 R09RF68AR Ranger 700 EFI 6x6 R09WH68AC Ranger 700 EFI Crew R09WH68AG Ranger 700 EFI Crew R09WH68AL Ranger 700 EFI Crew R09WH68AR Ranger 700 EFI Crew R09WH68AZ Ranger 700 EFI Crew

Reason for recall

An electrical short can lead to overheating in the rear tail light wiring harnesses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact any Polaris Ranger dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	09762
Date reported	August 4, 2009
Date initiated	August 4, 2009
Recalling firm	Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Affected scope	About 3,800
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact any Polaris Ranger dealer to schedule a free repair. Po…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

An electrical short can lead to overheating in the rear tail light wiring harnesses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact any Polaris Ranger dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 4, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09762.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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