CPSC recall 20-713, announced January 30, 2020, covers Model Year 2017-2018 Brutus Utility Vehicles (UTVs) (about 340 units). The rear brake line can become punctured causing the brakes to fail, posing a collision and crash hazard. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. 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.
Vehicle identification numbers (VINs) included in this recall can be found on a label affixed to the vehicle frame in the left front wheel well.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Model Year 2017-2018 Polaris Brutus utility vehicles (UTVs) with the following model names. The two-seated vehicles are gray, black and blue. The vehicles have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille, "POLARIS BRUTUS" on the sides of the utility bed, and "DIESEL HD" on the front fenders. Vehicle identification numbers (VINs) included in this recall can be found on a label affixed to the vehicle frame in the left front wheel well. Non-sequential VINs ending in 7740364 to 8576615 are included in this recall. Year Model Name 2017 BRUTUS DSL HD PTO DLX 2017 BRUTUS DSL HD PTO 2018 BRUTUS DSL HD PTO DLX
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The rear brake line can become punctured causing the brakes to fail, posing a collision and crash hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Polaris has received one report where the rear brake line ruptured while in use. No collisions, crashes, injuries or deaths have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Polaris is notifying dealers and contacting affected registered owners directly.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries Inc., Medina, Minn.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 20-713
- Units
- About 340 (In addition, 19 units were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2016 through April 2019 for between $18,800 and $24,100.
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 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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