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Polaris Recalls General Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

Recall 18-018 · October 30, 2017 · Polaris

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
18-018 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 30, 2017
Brand
Polaris
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Polaris General side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Hazard
Crash Hazard
Hazard type
Crashes and loss of control
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 19,000
Made in
United States, Mexico
Last updated by CPSC
October 30, 2017

What was recalled

This recall involves model year 2016 and 2017 Polaris General 2- and 4-seat side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles. The vehicles were sold in black, blue, camouflage, orange, red, silver and white and have a cargo box on the back. "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.

  • Polaris General side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) · About 19,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

2016 Polaris General two-seat in orange
2016 Polaris General two-seat in orange
2016 Polaris General two-seat in red
2016 Polaris General two-seat in red
2016 Polaris General two-seat in blue
2016 Polaris General two-seat in blue
2017 Polaris General two-seat in black
2017 Polaris General two-seat in black

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2015 through September 2015 for between $16,000 and $21,000.; Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn..

Injuries or incidents reported

Polaris has received five reports of the steering shaft separating and one report of a broken hand injury.

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, consumers can check vehicle identification numbers (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?

Polaris General side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) (About 19,000 units). This recall involves model year 2016 and 2017 Polaris General 2- and 4-seat side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Crash Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 30, 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.