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Polaris Recalls Ranger 900 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Reported: April 13, 2017 Initiated: April 13, 2017 #17132 About 51,000 units

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. issued this CPSC recall on April 13, 2017. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 51,000 units are affected. The recall was issued because: A heat shield can fall off the vehicle, posing fire and burn hazards to riders.. This recall notice is sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #17132) was formally reported on April 13, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 51,000 units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: A heat shield can fall off the vehicle, posing fire and burn hazards to riders. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 1 were also issued by CPSC. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 9 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

About 51,000

Related Recalls

6

1 from same agency

Product Description

This recall involves all model year 2015 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 2015 Ranger 900 models and vehicle identification numbers (VINs) are included in this recall. The VIN is printed on the frame on the driver's side towards the rear of the vehicle. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.polaris.com. Model Year Model Number Model 2015 R15RTA87AA RANGER 900 XP SAGE GREEN 2015 R15RTA87AR RANGER 900 XP SOLAR RED 2015 R15RTA87AC RANGER XP 900 POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO 2015 R15RTE87AA RANGER XP 900 EPS SAGE GREEN 2015 R15RTE87AR RANGER XP 900 EPS SOLAR RED 2015 R15RUA87AA RANGER CREW 900 SAGE GREEN 2015 R15RUA87AR RANGER CREW 900 SOLAR RED 2015 R15RUY87AA RANGER CREW 900-6 SAGE GREEN 2015 R15RTE87AK RANGER XP 900 EPS BLACK PEARL 2015 R15RTE87AM RANGER XP 900 EPS SUPER STEEL GRAY 2015 R15RTE87AS RANGER XP 900 EPS SUNSET RED 2015 R15RTE87AW RANGER XP 900 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING 2015 R15RTE87AX RANGER XP 900 EPS SANDSTONE METALLIC 2015 R15RTE87AZ RANGER XP 900 EPS SUNSET RED SILVER 2015 R15RTE87AB RANGER XP 900 EPS HUNTER EDITION 2015 R15RUE87AC RANGER CREW 900 EPS POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO 2015 R15RUE87AM RANGER CREW 900 EPS SUPER STEEL GRAY 2015 R15RUE87AS RANGER CREW 900 EPS SUNSET RED 2015 R15RUE87AW RANGER CREW 900 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING 2015 R15RUZ87AC RANGER CREW 900-6 EPS POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO 2015 R15RUZ87AS RANGER CREW 900-6 EPS SUNSET RED 2015 R15RUZ87AW RANGER CREW 900-6 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING 2015 R15RTE87AV RANGER XP 900 EPS VOGUE SILVER DELUXE 2015 R15RTE87A5 RANGER XP 900 EPS HUNTER DELUXE EDITION 2015 R15RTE87A2 RANGER XP 900 EPS NORTHSTAR DELUXE EDITION

Reason for Recall

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

Remedy

Consumer 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 Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 17132
Date reported April 13, 2017
Date initiated April 13, 2017
Recalling firm Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Units affected About 51,000
Distribution Not disclosed

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

Scale of Impact

About 51,000 units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units)
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves all model year 2015 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 2015 Ranger 900 models and vehicle identification numbers (VINs) are included in this recall. The VIN is printed on the frame on the driver's side towards the rear of the vehicle. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.polaris.com. Model Year Model Number Model 2015 R15RTA87AA RANGER 900 XP SAGE GREEN 2015 R15RTA87AR RANGER 900 XP SOLAR RED 2015 R15RTA87AC RANGER XP 900 POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO 2015 R15RTE87AA RANGER XP 900 EPS SAGE GREEN 2015 R15RTE87AR RANGER XP 900 EPS SOLAR RED 2015 R15RUA87AA RANGER CREW 900 SAGE GREEN 2015 R15RUA87AR RANGER CREW 900 SOLAR RED 2015 R15RUY87AA RANGER CREW 900-6 SAGE GREEN 2015 R15RTE87AK RANGER XP 900 EPS BLACK PEARL 2015 R15RTE87AM RANGER XP 900 EPS SUPER STEEL GRAY 2015 R15RTE87AS RANGER XP 900 EPS SUNSET RED 2015 R15RTE87AW RANGER XP 900 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING 2015 R15RTE87AX RANGER XP 900 EPS SANDSTONE METALLIC 2015 R15RTE87AZ RANGER XP 900 EPS SUNSET RED SILVER 2015 R15RTE87AB RANGER XP 900 EPS HUNTER EDITION 2015 R15RUE87AC RANGER CREW 900 EPS POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO 2015 R15RUE87AM RANGER CREW 900 EPS SUPER STEEL GRAY 2015 R15RUE87AS RANGER CREW 900 EPS SUNSET RED 2015 R15RUE87AW RANGER CREW 900 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING 2015 R15RUZ87AC RANGER CREW 900-6 EPS POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO 2015 R15RUZ87AS RANGER CREW 900-6 EPS SUNSET RED 2015 R15RUZ87AW RANGER CREW 900-6 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING 2015 R15RTE87AV RANGER XP 900 EPS VOGUE SILVER DELUXE 2015 R15RTE87A5 RANGER XP 900 EPS HUNTER DELUXE EDITION 2015 R15RTE87A2 RANGER XP 900 EPS NORTHSTAR DELUXE EDITION. Recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.. Units affected: About 51,000.
Why was this product recalled?
A heat shield can fall off the vehicle, posing fire and burn hazards to riders.
What should consumers do?
Consumer 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 April 13, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17132.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (17132) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as moderate severity, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).