Recall 18-018, published October 30, 2017
Polaris General side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
4-SEATCheck the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 4-SEAT.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control and crash hazard.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
- Brand
- Polaris Industries
- Recall published
- October 30, 2017
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 19,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2015 through September 2015 for between $16,000 and $21,000.
