GENERAL recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
CPSC Recall #17-763 — August 22, 2017
Product
GENERAL recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Description
This recall involves all model year 2017 Polaris GENERAL Base and GENERAL Hunter two-seat, side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The GENERAL Base was sold in red and the GENERAL Hunter was sold in camo. “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
Inconsistent tire pressure information can result in improperly-inflated tires, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris for a new tire pressure label and addendum to the owner’s manual. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the firm.
Units Affected
About 1,600
Sold At
Polaris dealers nationwide from June 2016 through July 2017 for between $16,300 and $19,000.
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Importer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Manufactured In
U.S. and Mexico