CPSCGeneral Alert
Polaris Recalls General Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
Published: October 30, 2017Recall ID: 18018Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control and crash hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Polaris General side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Polaris-Recalls-General-Recreational-OffHighway-Vehicles |
| Title | Polaris Recalls General Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/504_1.jpeg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | 2016 Polaris General two-seat in orange |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/504_2.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | 2016 Polaris General two-seat in red |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/504_3.jpeg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | 2016 Polaris General two-seat in blue |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/504_4.jpeg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | 2017 Polaris General two-seat in black |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/504_5.jpeg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | 2017 Polaris General two-seat in white |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/504_6.png |
| Images › 6 › Caption | 2017 Polaris General two-seat in camouflage |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/504_7.jpeg |
| Images › 7 › Caption | 2017 Polaris General four-seat in silver |
| Hazards › Name | The steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control and crash hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Polaris has received five reports of the steering shaft separating and one report of a broken hand injury. |
| Products › Name | Polaris General side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 19,000 |
| Recall I D | 8166 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly. |
| Retailers › Name | Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2015 through September 2015 for between $16,000 and $21,000. |
| Recall Date | 2017-10-30T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 18018 |
| 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, consumers can check vehicle identification numbers (VIN) on the “Product Safety Recalls” page to see if your vehicle is included in any recalls. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-10-30T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | United States |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Mexico |