Polaris Recalls Ranger Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 09762. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
An electrical short can lead to overheating in the rear tail light wiring harnesses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact any Polaris Ranger dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.
CPSC recall 09762 has the recall date 4 Aug 2009. The notice names the firm Polaris Industries. The recall has about 3,800 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received 46 reports of overheating in the vehicle's tail light area, resulting in melting of plastic. In 22 of these reports, consumers reported small flames. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 3,800 |
| Description | The recall involves certain 2009 Polaris Ranger side-by-side, off-road vehicles. The model and serial number identification decal is located under the front seat, on the right-side seat support. The recall includes the models listed below: Model Numbers Model Name R09RF68AF Ranger 700 EFI 6x6 R09RF68AR Ranger 700 EFI 6x6 R09WH68AC Ranger 700 EFI Crew R09WH68AG Ranger 700 EFI Crew R09WH68AL Ranger 700 EFI Crew R09WH68AR Ranger 700 EFI Crew R09WH68AZ Ranger 700 EFI Crew |
| Product | 2009 Polaris Ranger "Crew" and "6x6" Side-by-Side Recreational Vehicles, About 3,800, Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts |
| Sold at | Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2008 through July 2009 for about $11,500. |
| Manufacturer | Polaris Industries Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,800Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 29%
- Recalls of 2009 in the category Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Polaris Industries
- 111
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 09762The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 09762. https://recallregister.com/product/6067-polaris-recalls-ranger-side-by-side-vehicles-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 09762 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received 46 reports of overheating in the vehicle's tail light area, resulting in melting of plastic. In 22 of these reports, consumers reported small flames. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2008 through July 2009 for about $11,500.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09762?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 3,800
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States