CPSC2017-10-30
Polaris Recalls General Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Hazard
The steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control and crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2015 through September 2015 for between $16,000 and $21,000.
Affected count
About 19,000
Injuries reported
Polaris has received five reports of the steering shaft separating and one report of a broken hand injury.
Manufactured in
United States, Mexico
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Polaris General side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
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, consumers can check vehicle identification numbers (VIN) on the “Product Safety Recalls” page to see if your vehicle is included in any recalls.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Polaris-Recalls-General-Recreational-OffHighway-VehiclesDon't want to check this manually?
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