The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·18018·Announced 2017-10-30

Polaris Recalls General Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Steering Shaft Hazard

Polaris is recalling about 19,000 General side-by-side vehicles because the steering wheel shaft can shift and detach, creating a crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering shaft separation) with reported injuries, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling about 19,000 model year 2016 and 2017 Polaris General 2- and 4-seat side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). These vehicles were sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2015 through September 2015 for between $16,000 and $21,000. The vehicles are available in black, blue, camouflage, orange, red, silver, and white, and feature 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.

The recall is being issued because the steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control and a crash hazard. Polaris has received five reports of the steering shaft separating and one report of a broken hand injury.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly. Consumers can also check their vehicle identification numbers (VIN) on the "Product Safety Recalls" page at www.polaris.com to see if their vehicle is included in any recalls.

The recalled product

Product
Polaris General side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Category
Vehicle — Off-Highway Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
19,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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