Model Year 2023-2024 Ranger XP Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicles

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 16, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Recall Summary
This recall involves Model Year 2023-2024 RANGER XP Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs). The recall was published on October 31, 2024, under Recall Number 25024. The manufacturer, Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota, initiated the recall due to a defect involving the high voltage cables on the motor controller unit. The firm has received one report of unintended acceleration and fire and six reports of melting on or around the motor controller unit. No injuries have been reported. The recall includes approximately 1,400 units in the United States and an additional 70 units sold in Canada.

Affected Products
The recalled products are Model Year 2023-2024 RANGER XP Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs). The vehicles were sold in camouflage and white colors in three-seat configurations. The word “POLARIS” is stamped on the front grille. The model number and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) are printed on a portion of the left rear frame (on the driver’s side of the vehicle) under the cargo box. The vehicles were sold by Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2023 through September 2024 for between $24,900 and $37,800. Not specified in the recall notice: specific model numbers, UPC codes, or serial numbers beyond the VIN location.

Hazard Information
The hazard involves the high voltage cables on the motor controller unit. These cables can be loose, causing the cable to arc or overheat while in use. This condition poses fire and crash hazards and risk of serious injury. The firm has received one report of unintended acceleration and fire and six reports of melting on or around the motor controller unit. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs. Consumers should contact an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection of the motor controller unit and its components. Polaris is contacting registered owners directly. Not specified in the recall notice: whether consumers need to provide proof of purchase or any specific documentation when contacting a dealer.

Official Remedy
If the high voltage cables are loose or damaged, Polaris will provide a free repair at the dealer’s location. The remedy option is repair. Not specified in the recall notice: the estimated time required for the repair, whether a loaner vehicle is available, or any alternative remedy such as a refund or replacement.

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 www.polaris.com and click on “Product Safety News” located under the “Safety” column at the bottom of the page, or go directly to https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/ to check if their vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in any 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. Not specified in the recall notice: a dedicated recall hotline number separate from the general customer service line, or a specific email address for recall inquiries only.

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