Ranger XP ROV (Polaris) – injury risk (2018)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Polaris Ranger XP recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Brand
Polaris Industries, of Medina, Minn.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Polaris Industries, of Medina, Minn. is recalling Polaris Ranger XP recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The hazard is: The center seat belt bracket can separate from the frame, posing an injury hazard to the riders.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves model year 2016 and 2017 Polaris Ranger XP recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) sold in a variety of colors. The ROVs have "POLARIS" printed on the front grill, "XP" on the front fenders, and "RANGER" on the rear fenders. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is printed on a label on the driver-side frame of the vehicle, between the cargo box and left rear tire. Polaris Model Year 2016 - 2017 Ranger XP ROVs Year Model Number Model Description 2016 R16RTA87A1 RANGER XP 900 SAGE GREEN 2016 R16RTA87A4 RANGER XP 900 SOLAR RED 2016 R16RTA87A9 RANGER XP 900 POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO 2016 R16RTE87A1 RANGER XP 900 EPS SAGE GREEN 2016 R16RTE87A4 RANGER XP 900 EPS SOLAR RED 2016 R16RTE87AK RANGER XP 900 EPS BLACK PEARL 2016 R16RTE87AM RANGER XP 900 EPS TITANIUM MATTE METALLIC 2016 R16RTE87AS RANGER XP 900 EPS SUNSET RED 2016 R16RTE87AV RANGER XP 900 EPS VELOCITY BLUE 2016 R16RTE87A9 RANGER XP 900 EPS HUNTER EDITION PPC 2017 R17RTA87A1 RANGER XP 900 SAGE GREEN 2017 R17RTA87A9 RANGER XP 900 POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO 2017 R17RTE87A1 RANGER XP 900 EPS SAGE GREEN 2017 R17RTE87A4 RANGER XP 900 EPS SOLAR RED 2017 R17RVA87A1 RANGER CREW XP 900 SAGE GREEN 2017 R17RTA99A1 RANGER XP 1000 SAGE GREEN 2017 R17RVA99A1 RANGER CREW XP 1000 SAGE GREEN 2017 R17RVE87A9 RANGER CREW XP 900 EPS POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO 2017 R17RTE99AS RANGER XP 1000 EPS SUNSET RED 2017 R17RTE99AW RANGER XP 1000 EPS WHITE LIGHTNING 2017 R17RTE99AY RANGER XP 1000 EPS NARA BRONZE 2017 R17RTE99A9 RGR XP 1000 EPS HUNTER ED CAMO 2017 R17RVE99A9 RGR CREW XP 1000 EPS POLARIS PURSUIT CAMO 2017 R17RVE99AS RANGER CREW XP 1000 EPS SUNSET RED 2017 R17RVE99AY RANGER CREW XP 1000 EPS NARA BRONZE 2017 R17RTM99AM RGR XP 1000 EPS HIGH LIFTER ED MATTE METAL 2017 R17RVM99AM RGR CREW XP 1000 EPS HIGH LIFTER ED MATTE
Reported concern (CPSC)
The center seat belt bracket can separate from the frame, posing an injury hazard to the riders.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026