Product Recall Number: 18-018
Why was Polaris General side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) recalled?
The steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control and crash hazard.
Product Recall Number: 18-018
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2017-10-30
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Polaris General side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
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.
Hazard Description: The steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control and crash hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 19,000
Incidents: Polaris has received five reports of the steering shaft separating and one report of a broken hand injury.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold At: Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2015 through September 2015 for between $16,000 and $21,000.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: U.S. and Mexico
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed