Severity
Moderate
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota issued this CPSC recall on October 30, 2025. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 5,130 (In addition, about 460 ROVs were sold in Canada) units are affected. The recall was issued because: An improperly routed alternator cable can become damaged and contact the negative battery post, resulting in an electri…. 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.
This CPSC action (record #26054) was formally reported on October 30, 2025. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 5,130 (In addition, about 460 ROVs were sold in Canada) units are affected, placing this recall in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps.
The documented reason for this recall is: An improperly routed alternator cable can become damaged and contact the negative battery post, resulting in an electrical short, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury. 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: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and go to https://www.polaris.com/en-us/recalls/off-road/polaris-recalls-some-model-year-2025-2026-ranger-xp-1000-and-crew-xp-1000-vehicles/ … — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
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Severity
Moderate
Units Affected
About 5,130 (In addition, about 460 ROVs were sold in Canada)
Related Recalls
6
1 from same agency
This recall involves certain VINs of Polaris Model Year 2025-2026 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar and Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar ROVs. The recalled vehicles were sold in black, blue, bronze, brown, camouflage, gray, orange, red and white. The vehicles were sold in three and six-seat configurations and have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille. The VIN is printed on the left rear frame (on the driver's side of the vehicle) under the cargo box.
An improperly routed alternator cable can become damaged and contact the negative battery post, resulting in an electrical short, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and go to https://www.polaris.com/en-us/recalls/off-road/polaris-recalls-some-model-year-2025-2026-ranger-xp-1000-and-crew-xp-1000-vehicles/ to determine if their vehicle falls under the scope of the recall. Polaris is providing instructions on how to continue operating their vehicles until the repair can be completed or to contact an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair at the dealer's location.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 26054 |
| Date reported | October 30, 2025 |
| Date initiated | October 30, 2025 |
| Recalling firm | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota |
| Units affected | About 5,130 (In addition, about 460 ROVs were sold in Canada) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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