Polaris Recalls Ranger Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

The firewall behind the driver and passenger seats can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 13740
Affected scope: About 4,500

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

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. recalled This recall involves 2011 model Polaris Ranger RZR XP 900 recreational off-highway vehicl….

Polaris Recalls Ranger Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. in June 19, 2013. Reason: The firewall behind the driver and passenger seats can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a fr…. Verify recall #13740 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The firewall behind the driver and passenger seats can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers..

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agency class: June 19, 2013
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13740 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

This recall involves 2011 model Polaris Ranger RZR XP 900 recreational off-highway vehicles. The machines are either white or red and have a "RZR XP" decal on the right and left rear side panels. The right and left of the hood have "Dual Overhead Cam" decals. There are also "900 EFI" decals on the front right and left of the machine.

Reason for recall

The firewall behind the driver and passenger seats can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting its known customers directly.

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	13740
Date reported	June 19, 2013
Date initiated	June 19, 2013
Recalling firm	Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Affected scope	About 4,500
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 immediately stop using the vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting its kno…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The firewall behind the driver and passenger seats can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting its known customers directly.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 19, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13740.

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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