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

Recall 22-714 · December 23, 2021 · Polaris

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair, including the installation of a new steering wheel. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicle. Polaris will be contacting all registered owners directly to provide more details about the repair.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
22-714 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 23, 2021
Brand
Polaris
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Polaris RZR and GENERAL Recreational Off-Road Vehicles
Hazard
Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Crashes and loss of control
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 8,800 (in addition, about 940 were sold in Canada)
Made in
Mexico
Last updated by CPSC
December 23, 2021

What was recalled

This recall involves certain VINs of the following Polaris recreational off-road vehicles: model year 2021 RZR TURBO S Velocity, RZR TURBO S 4 Velocity, RZR XP Turbo and RZR XP 4 Turbo; model year 2020-2022 RZR XP 1000 and model year 2021-2022 RZR XP 4 1000. This recall also involves certain VINs of the following Polaris recreational off-road vehicles: model year 2021-2022 GENERAL 1000 and GENERAL XP 1000; model year 2022 GENERAL 4 1000 and model year 2020-2022 GENERAL XP 4 1000. The RZR models were sold in black, blue, copper, gray, navy, orange, sands metallic, red, tan and white. The GENERAL models were sold in black, blue, burgundy, graphite, gray, titanium, tan and white. The vehicles are made in two or four seat configurations. POLARIS is stamped on the front grille of all the vehicles. POLARIS and RZR or POLARIS and GENERAL are printed on the sides of the respective vehicles. The model name is also printed on the side of the chassis for all model years. The vehicle identification number is located on the vehicle's frame in the left rear wheel well. The following model years and model names are included in the recall: Model Year(s) Model Name 2021 RZR TURBO S Velocity 2021 RZR TURBO S 4 Velocity 2020; 2021; 2022 RZR XP 1000 2021; 2022 RZR XP 4 1000 2021 RZR XP Turbo 2021 RZR XP 4 Turbo 2021; 2022 GENERAL 1000 2022 GENERAL 4 1000 2021; 2022 GENERAL XP 1000 2020; 2021; 2022 GENERAL XP 4 1000

Is my product affected?

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

  • Polaris RZR and GENERAL Recreational Off-Road Vehicles · About 8,800 (in addition, about 940 were sold in Canada) units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Polaris RZR recreational off-road vehicle
Recalled Polaris RZR recreational off-road vehicle
Recalled Polaris GENERAL recreational off-road vehicle
Recalled Polaris GENERAL recreational off-road vehicle
Recalled Polaris RZR Recreational Off-Road Vehicle VIN Location
Recalled Polaris RZR Recreational Off-Road Vehicle VIN Location
Recalled Polaris GENERAL Recreational Off-Road Vehicle VIN Location
Recalled Polaris GENERAL Recreational Off-Road Vehicle VIN Location

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2021 through October 2021 for between $18,600 and $28,900.; Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn..

Injuries or incidents reported

Polaris has received 33 reports of broken or cracked steering wheel spokes, including five reports of rollovers and two reports of injuries

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" or www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/ to check your vehicle identification number "VIN" 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 RZR and GENERAL Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (About 8,800 (in addition, about 940 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves certain VINs of the following Polaris recreational off-road vehicles: model year 2021 RZR TURBO S Velocity, RZR TURBO S 4 Velocity, RZR XP Turbo and RZR XP 4 Turbo; model year 2020-2022 RZR XP 1000 and model year 2021-2022 RZR XP 4 1000.

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 a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair, including the installation of a new steering wheel. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicle. Polaris will be contacting all registered owners directly to provide more details about the repair.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on December 23, 2021. 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.