Polaris recalls 2025–2026 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar and Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar off-road vehicles over fire risk
A badly routed alternator cable can get damaged and touch the negative battery post, causing an electrical short that could start a fire and seriously hurt someone.
What to do
Stop using the vehicle right away and 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 see if yours is covered. Polaris gives instructions for operating the vehicle until repair, or you can contact an authorized Polaris dealer for a free repair.
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Recall details
- Product
- Model Year 2025-2026 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar and Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs)
- Hazard
- An improperly routed alternator cable can become damaged and contact the negative battery post, resulting in an electrical short, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury.
- Injuries
- The firm has received five reports of sparking/smoking/melting and one report of fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Units
- About 5,130 (In addition, about 460 ROVs were sold in Canada)
- Where sold
- Sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from March 2025 through August 2025 for between $28,000 and $38,000.
- Remedy
- Repair
- Notice last updated
- October 31, 2025
- Recall date
- October 30, 2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
Polaris Industries Recalls Model Year 2025-2026 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar and Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs) Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire Hazard
- Description
- This recall involves certain 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 and six-seat configurations and have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille. The VIN is printed on the left rear frame (on the driver's side of the vehicle) under the cargo box.
- Hazard
- An improperly routed alternator cable can become damaged and contact the negative battery post, resulting in an electrical short, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and 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 to contact an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair at the dealer's location. Remedy options: Repair.
- Injuries
- The firm has received five reports of sparking/smoking/melting and one report of fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Number of units
- About 5,130 (In addition, about 460 ROVs were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- Sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from March 2025 through August 2025 for between $28,000 and $38,000.
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