RECALLS — POLARIS RANGER 1000
Polaris Ranger 1000 recalls
Polaris Ranger 1000 model years 2016–2024 covered by at least one recall campaign. Pick a year to see the Canadian and U.S. campaigns side by side.
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Transport Canada recalls
07- Seats And Restraints#2024458
132 units affected
Issue: On certain side-by-side UTVs, the front and rear passenger seat belt bracket(s) may not have been properly welded. As a result, the seat belt(s) could detach. Safety Risk: A seat belt that detaches could create an increased risk of injury. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Polaris advises that you shouldn't transport passengers until the recall repairs have been completed. Polaris will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your side-by-side to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat belt crossbar(s).
- Fuel System#2022722
517 units affected
Issue: On certain side-by-side UTVs, the fuel pump outlet connector could develop a fuel leak. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Polaris will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your UTV to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump. Polaris recommends that you should not drive your UTV until the recall repairs are completed.
- Powertrain#2021782
4,501 units affected
Issue: On certain side-by-side UTV's, the accelerator pedal may not return when it is released. This could cause the throttle to stick open. Note: This recall replaces R-21-01 (Transport Canada Recall 2021-008). If your UTV was inspected as a part of that recall, but the accelerator pedal was not replaced, your UTV requires this repair. Safety Risk: A throttle that sticks in the open position could cause a loss of control and create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your UTV to a dealer to replace the accelerator pedal. To reduce the safety risk, the company recommends that you should avoid driving your UTV until the recall repairs have been completed.
- Powertrain#2021008
1,540 units affected
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2021-782. Issue: On certain side-by-side UTV's, the accelerator pedal may not return when it is released. This could cause the throttle to stick open. Safety Risk: A throttle that sticks in the open position could cause a loss of control and create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your UTV to a dealer to inspect, and if necessary, replace the accelerator pedal. To reduce the safety risk, the company recommends that you should avoid driving your UTV until the recall repairs have been completed.
- Fuel System#2020616
1,475 units affected
Issue: On certain side-by-side UTV's, if the drive belt breaks during operation, the belt cords could wrap around the primary or secondary clutch. If this happens while the clutch is still rotating, the cords can cut through the inner clutch cover and damage the fuel line. This could cause a fuel leak. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Polaris will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a bracket to protect the fuel line from damage when a drive belt breaks. To reduce the safety risk, Polaris recommends that you should avoid riding your UTV until the recall repairs have been completed.
- Seats And Restraints#2019674
378 units affected
Issue: On certain side-by-side UTV's, the seat belt retractors may be missing a part. This could cause the seat belt to not to work as designed. As a result, the seat belt may not properly restrain a passenger in a crash. Safety Risk: A seat belt that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury to passengers in a crash. Corrective Actions: Consumers should immediately stop using their vehicle and call their dealer to schedule an inspection. Polaris is notifying dealers and contacting registered owners by mail, and email, if available. Polaris will instruct owners and dealers to check the lot code of the UTV's seat belts. Owners should stop using their vehicle if the lot code is within the identified range. The corrective actions for this recall are being finalized.
- Seats And Restraints#2018193
406 units affected
On certain side-by-side UTV’s, the center seat belt bracket may have been attached to the vehicle frame with an insufficient weld. If the seat belt was under tension, there is a possibility it could separate from the frame, which may result in the occupant not being properly restrained and could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the strength of the weld and repair as necessary.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada