Polaris recalls 5,900 ACE 150, Ranger 150 vehicles
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Polaris has recalled certain model-year 2017-18 ACE 150 and model-year 2018 Ranger 150 models due to a crash hazard. The front suspension lower ball joint can separate over time, posing a crash hazard. The number of units affected is about 5,900.
The recalled vehicles were sold in red and white. The recalled ACE 150 vehicles have “POLARIS” stamped on the front grille, a “POLARIS” decal on the bottom of the cab frame and an “ACE” decal on the rear fender. The VIN is located on the vehicle frame in the left rear wheel well and the model number is printed on the emissions label on the frame in the left front wheel well.
The recalled Ranger 150 vehicles have “POLARIS” stamped on the front grille, a “150” decal on the front fender and a “RANGER” decal on the rear fender. The VIN is located on the vehicle frame in the left rear wheel well and the model number is printed on the emissions label on the frame in the right front wheel well.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all registered owners directly.
Polaris has received 10 reports of joints separating. No injuries have been reported.
The vehicles were sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2016 through July 2018 for between $3,800 and $5,000.
They were manufactured in the U.S. and distributed by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
