The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·24V835000·Announced 2024-11-05

Polestar Recalls 2020 Polestar 1 Vehicles for Brake Pedal Defect

Polestar is recalling 2020 Polestar 1 vehicles because the brake pedal may detach from the brake booster, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can cause loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Polestar 1 vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.

Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash. This defect affects the hydraulic service brakes, specifically the pedals and linkages.

Dealers will tighten the pushrod screw joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2024. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1039. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
POLESTAR POLESTAR 1
Brand
POLESTAR
Manufacturer
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
6

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • POLESTAR 1

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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