Latest Ranger XP woes. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Polaris has recalled about 10,900 Ranger XP side-by-sides. The center seat belt bracket can separate from the frame, posing an injury hazard to the riders. This recall involves model year 2016 and 2017 Polaris Ranger XP recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) sold in a […] More »
Old issues resolved. New recall emerges. Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced a $27.25 million settlement with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that resolves two late-reporting claims back in 2016. Additionally, Polaris, in partnership with the CPSC, initiated a recall on select RZR XP/XP 4 1000 models (see below). Polaris had previously accrued for […] More »
Massive recall issued due to crash hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on December 21, 2017, that John Deere has issued a recall of 68,300 Crossover Gator UTVs due to a crash hazard. The steering shaft can separate from the steering rack assembly and result in a loss of vehicle steering control, posing […] More »
Fire hazard recall issued. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on December 21, 2017, that Polaris has issued a recall of certain 2018 RZR XP 4 Turbo vehicles due to a fire hazard. The return fuel line can be improperly secured which can cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard. The recall affects […] More »
Solenoid fire hazard risk. Textron Specialized Vehicles has issued a recall of Arctic Cat ORVs with winches due to fire hazard. In the affected models, the winch solenoid located under the operator seat can overheat, posing a fire hazard. This recall involves all 2017 Arctic Cat Wildcat Trail SE (Special Edition) and Wildcat Sport SE […] More »
Challenger models subject to brake failure. Cub Cadet is recalling about 4,000 2016-model Challenger CX500 and CX700 four-wheel drive utility vehicles. A July 7 report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says that air in the brake system can cause brake failure, posing a crash hazard to the user or bystander. Consumers should immediately […] More »
Fined over floorboards. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., of Japan, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Foothill Ranch, California, and Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A., of Lincoln, Nebraska have agreed to pay a $5.2 million civil penalty. The penalty settles charges that Kawasaki failed to immediately report to […] More »