CPSCJuly 22, 2021

Polaris GENERAL Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles recall: Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

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

Why was Polaris GENERAL Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles recalled?

The weld between the brake pedal pivot bracket and the EPS mounting bracket can separate, which can result in a loss of brake function, posing a crash hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and if needed, a free repair. Polaris is notifying dealers and contacting registered owners directly. 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.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Model Year 2021 GENERAL 1000, GENERAL 4 1000, GENERAL XP 1000 and GENERAL XP 4 1000 ROVs
Company
Polaris Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Quantity
About 1,400 (In addition, about 130 were sold in Canada)
Sold at
Polaris dealers nationwide from March 2021 through May 2021 for between $16,300 and $27,700.
Recall date
July 22, 2021
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Model Year 2021 GENERAL 1000, GENERAL 4 1000, GENERAL XP 1000, and GENERAL XP 4 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles. The two or four-seat vehicles were sold in the following colors: burgundy, gray, graphite, tan, titanium, and white. POLARIS is stamped on the front grille and POLARIS and GENERAL are printed on the sides of the vehicles. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the left rear vehicle frame below the cargo box.

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