Product Recall Number: 20-713
Why was Model Year 2017-2018 Brutus Utility Vehicles (UTVs) recalled?
The rear brake line can become punctured causing the brakes to fail, posing a collision and crash hazard.
Product Recall Number: 20-713
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2020-01-30
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Model Year 2017-2018 Brutus Utility Vehicles (UTVs)
Description: This recall involves Model Year 2017–2018 Polaris Brutus utility vehicles (UTVs) with the following model names. The two-seated vehicles are gray, black and blue. The vehicles have “POLARIS” stamped on the front grille, “POLARIS BRUTUS” on the sides of the utility bed, and “DIESEL HD” on the front fenders. Vehicle identification numbers (VINs) included in this recall can be found on a label affixed to the vehicle frame in the left front wheel well. Non-sequential VINs ending in 7740364 to 8576615 are included in this recall. Year Model Name 2017 BRUTUS DSL HD PTO DLX 2017 BRUTUS DSL HD PTO 2018 BRUTUS DSL HD PTO DLX
Hazard Description: The rear brake line can become punctured causing the brakes to fail, posing a collision and crash hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 340 (In addition, 19 units were sold in Canada)
Incidents: Polaris has received one report where the rear brake line ruptured while in use. No collisions, crashes, injuries or deaths have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Polaris is notifying dealers and contacting affected registered owners directly.
Sold At: Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2016 through April 2019 for between $18,800 and $24,100.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Polaris Industries Inc., Medina, Minn.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed