Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

The heat shield can fall off the vehicle, posing fire and burn hazards to riders.

Recall #: 16264
Affected scope: About 42,500

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

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. recalled This recall involves all model year 2014 Polaris Ranger XP 900, XP 900 EPS, and CREW 900 ….

Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards was recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. in September 15, 2016. Reason: The heat shield can fall off the vehicle, posing fire and burn hazards to riders.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule…. Verify recall #16264 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The heat shield can fall off the vehicle, posing fire and burn hazards to riders..

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agency class: September 15, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16264 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, 3 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 all model year 2014 Polaris Ranger XP 900, XP 900 EPS, and CREW 900 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The recalled ROVs were sold in a variety of colors and have either three or six seats and a rear box. "Ranger" is printed on the rear box, and "900" is printed on the hood of the ROVs. All 2014 Ranger 900 models and Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) are included in this recall. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.polaris.com.

Reason for recall

The heat shield can fall off the vehicle, posing fire and burn hazards to riders.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers 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	16264
Date reported	September 15, 2016
Date initiated	September 15, 2016
Recalling firm	Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Affected scope	About 42,500
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 recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting al…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The heat shield can fall off the vehicle, posing fire and burn hazards to riders.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 15, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16264.

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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