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Polaris Recalls GENERAL Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall 17-763 · August 22, 2017 · Polaris

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris for a new tire pressure label and addendum to the owner's manual. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the firm.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
17-763 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 22, 2017
Brand
Polaris
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
GENERAL recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Hazard
Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Crashes and loss of control
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 1,600
Made in
United States, Mexico
Last updated by CPSC
August 22, 2017

What was recalled

This recall involves all model year 2017 Polaris GENERAL Base and GENERAL Hunter two-seat, side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The GENERAL Base was sold in red and the GENERAL Hunter was sold in camo. "Polaris" is printed on the front grill, "GENERAL" is printed on the rear panel and "1000" is printed on the front panel. The VIN is printed on the left rear vehicle frame below the cargo box.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • GENERAL recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) · About 1,600 units

Photos from the recall notice

2017 Polaris GENERAL Base in red
2017 Polaris GENERAL Base in red
2017 Polaris GENERAL Hunter in camo
2017 Polaris GENERAL Hunter in camo

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Polaris dealers nationwide from June 2016 through July 2017 for between $16,300 and $19,000.; Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn..

Consumer contact

Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com and click on "Off Road Safety Recalls" for more information. In addition, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the "Product Safety Recalls" page to see if your vehicle is included in any recalls.

Recall history and context

Polaris appears in 124 CPSC recalls on record. See all Polaris recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

GENERAL recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) (About 1,600 units). This recall involves all model year 2017 Polaris GENERAL Base and GENERAL Hunter two-seat, side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs).

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Crash Hazard (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris for a new tire pressure label and addendum to the owner's manual. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the firm.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on August 22, 2017. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.