Model Year 2025-2026 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar and Ranger Crew XP 1000

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 22, 2026

Recall Information Record
Database Entry ID: 10455
CPSC Recall Number: 26054
Date of Record: 2025-10-30

1. Recall Summary
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota, is recalling certain Model Year 2025-2026 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar and Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs). The recall was initiated due to a fire hazard. The firm has received five reports of sparking/smoking/melting and one report of fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported. The recall involves about 5,130 units in the United States and about 460 units in Canada.

2. Affected Products
The recall involves specific 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-seat and six-seat configurations. The vehicles have “POLARIS” stamped on the front grille. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is printed on the left rear frame (on the driver’s side of the vehicle) under the cargo box. The vehicles were sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from March 2025 through August 2025 for between $28,000 and $38,000.

3. Hazard Information
The hazard involves an improperly routed alternator cable that can become damaged and contact the negative battery post. This condition can result in an electrical short, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury. The firm has received five reports of sparking/smoking/melting and one report of fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs. Consumers must 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 consumers may contact an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair at the dealer’s location.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a free repair. Polaris is providing instructions on how to continue operating their vehicles until the repair can be completed, or consumers may contact an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair at the dealer’s location.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact Polaris Industries at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers may also visit the company’s website at www.polaris.com and click on “Product Safety News” located under the “Safety” column at the bottom of the page. Consumers can check if their VIN is included in any recalls at https://www.polaris.com/en-us/recalls/off-road/polaris-recalls-some-model-year-2025-2026-ranger-xp-1000-and-crew-xp-1000-vehicles/ or https://www.polaris.com/en-us/recalls/. Consumers can contact Polaris’ owner connections team at Owner.Connections@polaris.com or via an online forum accessible at https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/owner-resources/help-center/email.

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