CPSCGeneral Alert
Polaris Recalls GENERAL Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (R...
Published: August 22, 2017Recall ID: 17763Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Inconsistent tire pressure information can result in improperly-inflated tires, posing a crash hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
GENERAL recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Polaris-Recalls-GENERAL-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles-Recall-Alert |
| Title | Polaris Recalls GENERAL Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/photo 1_0.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | 2017 Polaris GENERAL Base in red |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/photo 2.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | 2017 Polaris GENERAL Hunter in camo |
| Hazards › Name | Inconsistent tire pressure information can result in improperly-inflated tires, posing a crash hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | GENERAL recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,600 |
| Recall I D | 8122 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Retailers › Name | Polaris dealers nationwide from June 2016 through July 2017 for between $16,300 and $19,000. |
| Recall Date | 2017-08-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 17763 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| 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 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-08-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | United States |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Mexico |