# 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

**Recall Severity Score:** 90/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Firm | Polaris Industries |
| Product | Model Year 2025-2026 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar and Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs) |
| Recall number | 26054 |
| Recall date | 2025-10-30 |
| Units | About 5,130 (In addition, about 460 ROVs were sold in Canada) |
| 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 reported | The firm has received five reports of sparking/smoking/melting and one report of fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Remedy | Repair |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Sold at | Polaris dealers nationwide from March 2025 through August 2025 for between $28,000 and $38,000. |
| 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. |

## Why this score
- Hazard type can cause death or serious injury.
- About 5,130,460 units: a large exposure.
- Injuries or incidents reported.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recalls API (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/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). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:00.306Z.
Recall data comes from the CPSC and is summarized automatically; read the official notice before acting. Informational only; not legal advice.