Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published July 22, 2021
Polaris 2021 General Recreational Vehicles: Brake Failure Risk
Polaris recalls 2021 General 1000, 4 1000, XP 1000 and XP 4 1000 off-highway vehicles due to brake pedal pivot bracket weld separation causing loss of brake function.
The weld between the brake pedal pivot bracket and the EPS mounting bracket can separate, which can result in a loss of brake function, posing a crash hazard.
Polaris is recalling 2021 model General recreational off-highway vehicles because a weld between the brake pedal pivot bracket and EPS mounting bracket can separate, potentially causing brake failure and crashes. This affects vehicles sold in burgundy, gray, graphite, tan, titanium, and white colors. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2802-polaris-2021-general-recreational-vehicles-brake-failure-risk.
“Polaris 2021 General Recreational Vehicles: Brake Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2802-polaris-2021-general-recreational-vehicles-brake-failure-risk. Based on CPSC recall #9106 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Polaris-Recalls-GENERAL-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on July 22, 2021, that Polaris is recalling Model Year 2021 GENERAL recreational off-highway vehicles due to a crash hazard. Owners should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer for a free inspection and repair if needed.
How to tell if you have it
Polaris Model Year 2021 GENERAL 1000
Polaris Model Year 2021 GENERAL 4 1000
Polaris Model Year 2021 GENERAL XP 1000
Polaris Model Year 2021 GENERAL XP 4 1000
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and if needed, a free repair. Contact Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com.
The hazard
The weld between the brake pedal pivot bracket and the EPS mounting bracket can separate, which can result in a loss of brake function, posing a crash hazard. The agency reported no incidents or injuries related to this recall.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Polaris Inc. has three other recalls on record since November 19, 2020. Other recent recalls include the 2021-03-25 Polaris Ranger and ProXD Vehicles Recall for a drive belt fire hazard and the 2021-03-04 Polaris Ranger and ProXD Vehicles Recall for a throttle pedal crash hazard. Additional similar product recalls cited in records include the 2025-10-30 Polaris 2025-2026 Ranger XP 1000 Vehicles Recall for fire hazard risk, the 2026-06-11 Yamaha 2021-2022 Fleet Golf Cars Recall for brake cable crash hazard, and the 2026-08-06 Vanderhall Brawley GTS Recall for crash hazard from unexpected acceleration.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Polaris stamped on the front grille and Polaris/General printed on the sides. The VIN is on the left rear frame below the cargo box. These vehicles were sold in burgundy, gray, graphite, tan, titanium, or white colors in 2021.
Brand
Polaris
Product
Model Year 2021 GENERAL 1000, GENERAL 4 1000, GENERAL XP 1000 and GENERAL XP 4 1000 ROVs
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled vehicles as they pose a crash hazard.
Contact Dealer
Schedule a free inspection with a Polaris dealer to check for the weld issue and arrange repairs if needed.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and if needed, a free repair. Polaris is notifying dealers and contacting registered owners directly.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Polaris dealers nationwide from March 2021 through May 2021 for between $16,300 and $27,700.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Polaris
We’ve drafted a message you can send Polaris to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9106 — Polaris 2021 General Recreational Vehicles: Brake Failure Risk
Hello,
I own a Polaris 2021 General Recreational Vehicles: Brake Failure Risk that is covered by recall 9106 from Polaris.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and if needed, a free repair. Polaris is notifying dealers and contacting registered owners directly.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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