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
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 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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