Moderate Recalled October 30, 2017 About 19,000 units

Polaris Recalls General Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

ChokingImpact / crash

The hazard

The steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control and crash hazard.

Incidents reported: Polaris has received five reports of the steering shaft separating and one report of a broken hand injury.

What to do now

Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.

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.

About this recall

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.

Product photos

2016 Polaris General two-seat in orange
2016 Polaris General two-seat in orange
2016 Polaris General two-seat in red
2016 Polaris General two-seat in red
2016 Polaris General two-seat in blue
2016 Polaris General two-seat in blue
2017 Polaris General two-seat in black
2017 Polaris General two-seat in black
2017 Polaris General two-seat in white
2017 Polaris General two-seat in white
2017 Polaris General two-seat in camouflage
2017 Polaris General two-seat in camouflage

Photos: U.S. CPSC