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Polaris Recalls Brutus Utility Vehicles (UTVs) Due to Collision and Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Name: Polaris Recalls Brutus Utility Vehicles (UTVs) Due to Collision and Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Brand: Polaris Industries Inc., Medina, Minn.
SKU: CPSC-20713
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: January 30, 2020Recall ID: 20713Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The rear brake line can become punctured causing the brakes to fail, posing a collision and crash hazard.

Product Description & Identification

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

Affected Products

Model Year 2017-2018 Brutus Utility Vehicles (UTVs)

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Polaris-Recalls-Brutus-Utility-Vehicles-UTVs-Due-to-Collision-and-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert
Title	Polaris Recalls Brutus Utility Vehicles (UTVs) Due to Collision and Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1_49.png
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled 2017 Polaris Brutus DSL HD PTO DLX
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2_35.png
Images › 2 › Caption	Location of VIN number on recalled utility vehicles
Hazards › Name	The rear brake line can become punctured causing the brakes to fail, posing a collision and crash hazard.
Injuries › Name	Polaris has received one report where the rear brake line ruptured while in use. No collisions, crashes, injuries or deaths have been reported.
Products › Name	Model Year 2017-2018 Brutus Utility Vehicles (UTVs)
Products › Number Of Units	About 340 (In addition, 19 units were sold in Canada)
Recall I D	8736
Remedies › Name	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.
Retailers › Name	Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2016 through April 2019 for between $18,800 and $24,100.
Recall Date	2020-01-30T00:00:00
Description	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
Recall Number	20713
Manufacturers › Name	Polaris Industries Inc., Medina, Minn.
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Inconjunctions › U R L	https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?rn=2019329
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 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.
Last Publish Date	2020-01-30T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmPolaris Industries Inc., Medina, Minn.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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