Polaris Recalls GENERAL Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-08-22). Hazards: crash. About 1,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17763 |
| Published | 2017-08-22 |
| Last updated | 2017-08-22 |
| Products | GENERAL recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) |
| Firm named in the title | Polaris |
| Firms | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. (manufacturer); Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Mexico, United States |
| Units (US) | 1,600 |
| Hazard classes | crash |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Polaris dealers nationwide from June 2016 through July 2017 for between $16,300 and $19,000. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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