Polaris Recalls General Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
Polaris General side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Date of Recall
2017-10-30CPSC Release Number
18-018Manufactured In
U.S. and MexicoUnits
About 19,000Sold By
Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2015 through September 2015 for between $16,000 and $21,000.Problem/Hazard
The steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control and crash hazard.Injuries/Incidents
Polaris has received five reports of the steering shaft separating and one report of a broken hand injury.Description
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.
Remedy
RepairConsumer 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 Comments
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