CPSC recall · Reported September 28, 2023
Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles and Pro XD Utility Vehicles, Gravely ATLAS Utility Vehicles, and Bobcat Utility Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
The passenger side seat belt buckle bracket was not properly welded, which could result in the seat belt anchor point separating from the frame, posing an injury hazard to consume…
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota recalled This recall involves certain VINs of Model Year 2023 Polaris RANGER XP 1000 / XP 1000 Cre….
Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles and Pro XD Utility Vehicles, Gra… was recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota in September 28, 2023. Reason: The passenger side seat belt buckle bracket was not properly welded, which could result in the seat belt anch…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris or an a…. Verify recall #23796 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota issued this CPSC recall-The passenger side seat belt buckle bracket was not properly welded, which could result in the seat belt anch….
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- September 28, 2023
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23796 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.
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Product description
This recall involves certain VINs of Model Year 2023 Polaris RANGER XP 1000 / XP 1000 Crew, RANGER 1000 / 1000 Crew and Model Year 2024 Polaris Pro XD Full-Size Diesel Crew, Model Year 2024 Gravely ATLAS JSV-3400 and Model Year 2024 Bobcat UV34XL Gas off road vehicles. The RANGER vehicles were sold in the following colors: blue, graphite, camouflage, brown and white. The Pro XD vehicles have gray plastic body panels with a black frame/accents. The RANGER vehicles were sold in three- and six-seat configurations. The Pro XD, Gravely and Bobcat vehicles have two or four seats. The RANGER and Pro XD vehicles have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille, the Gravely vehicles have "Gravely" stamped on the front grille and the Bobcat vehicles have the Bobcat logo on the front grille.
Reason for recall
The passenger side seat belt buckle bracket was not properly welded, which could result in the seat belt anchor point separating from the frame, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris (Polaris vehicles only), Arien (Gravely vehicles only), or Bobcat (Bobcat vehicles only) dealer to schedule a free inspection or repair, if needed. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is contacting registered owners directly to provide more details about the repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 23796 |
| Date reported | September 28, 2023 |
| Date initiated | September 28, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota |
| Affected scope | About 280 (In addition, 2 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 vehicles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris (Polaris vehicles only…
- Check the recall number (23796) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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