Polaris Recalls General Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-10-30 · 18018
Hazards
The steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control and crash hazard.
Recall
Number
18018
Date
2017-10-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Polaris General side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Retailer(s)
Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2015 through September 2015 for between $16,000 and $21,000.
Country of manufacture
United States; Mexico
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.