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🧸 Product GB DK FI GR SE SI March 29, 2019

Polaris — Ranger EV

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Possible incorrect electrical wiring to the accelerator pedal position sensor.
Origin
Poland
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2725 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? A small off-road electric vehicle called the Polaris Ranger EV. There is a problem with the wires that control the gas pedal.

What's happening? Some of these vehicles may have the wrong wires connected to the pedal sensor. This could make the vehicle move when you do not want it to.

Does this affect me? If you own or use one of these vehicles in Great Britain, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Sweden, or Slovenia, it might affect you.

What should I do? Stop using the vehicle and ask a mechanic or your dealer for help. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist if you were hurt.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Possible incorrect electrical wiring to the accelerator pedal position sensor. · Origin: Poland

First published
March 29, 2019
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/359005

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What is this product recall alert about?
Polaris — Ranger EV. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Possible incorrect electrical wiring to the accelerator pedal position sensor. · Origin: Poland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 29, 2019 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: United Kingdom, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Sweden, and Slovenia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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