CPSC recall 17-763, announced August 22, 2017, covers Polaris Industries GENERAL recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) (about 1,600 units). Inconsistent tire pressure information can result in improperly-inflated tires, posing a crash hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris for a new tire pressure label and addendum to the owner's manual. Recall contact: call 800-765-2747, or go to www.polaris.com.
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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Inconsistent tire pressure information can result in improperly-inflated tires, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Polaris Industries
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 17-763
- Units
- About 1,600
- Manufactured in
- United States, Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Polaris dealers nationwide from June 2016 through July 2017 for between $16,300 and $19,000.
- Importer
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Recall contact information
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.
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