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Polaris Recalls GENERAL Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recalled August 22, 2017 · CPSC recall 17763 · Polaris

2017 Polaris GENERAL Base in red2017 Polaris GENERAL Hunter in camo
Hazard
Inconsistent tire pressure information can result in improperly-inflated tires, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 1,600
Incidents / injuries
None reported

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.

What to do

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.

Contact

Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com and click on "Off Road Safety Recalls" for more information. In addition, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the "Product Safety Recalls" page to see if your vehicle is included in any recalls.

Product
GENERAL recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Manufacturer(s)
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Imported by
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Retailers
Polaris dealers nationwide from June 2016 through July 2017 for between $16,300 and $19,000.
Made in
United States · Mexico

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →