Polaris Recalls GENERAL Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
2017 Polaris GENERAL Base in red
GENERAL recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Recall Date: August 22nd, 2017 Units: About 1,600 Hazards:
Inconsistent tire pressure information can result in improperly-inflated tires, posing a crash hazard. Remedies:
Repair
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.
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.
Images:
2017 Polaris GENERAL Base in red
2017 Polaris GENERAL Hunter in camo
Consumer 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.
Injuries:
None reported
Manufacturers:
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Retailers:
Polaris dealers nationwide from June 2016 through July 2017 for between $16,300 and $19,000.