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Product recall · CPSCOctober 30, 2017Serious
Polaris General Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control and crash hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Parts can come loose.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Who to 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 19,000
- Recall date
- October 30, 2017
- Brand
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Polaris has received five reports of the steering shaft separating and one report of a broken hand injury.
Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2015 through September 2015 for between $16,000 and $21,000.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Polaris Recalls General Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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