Polaris General side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
CPSC Recall #18-018 — October 30, 2017
Product
Polaris General side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Description
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.
Hazard
The steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control and crash hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Polaris has received five reports of the steering shaft separating and one report of a broken hand injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units Affected
About 19,000
Sold At
Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2015 through September 2015 for between $16,000 and $21,000.
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Manufactured In
U.S. and Mexico