CPSC2020-01-30
Polaris Recalls Brutus Utility Vehicles (UTVs) Due to Collision and Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Polaris Industries Inc., Medina, Minn.
Hazard
The rear brake line can become punctured causing the brakes to fail, posing a collision and crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Polaris is notifying dealers and contacting affected registered owners directly.
Sold at
Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2016 through April 2019 for between $18,800 and $24,100.
Affected count
About 340 (In addition, 19 units were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Polaris has received one report where the rear brake line ruptured while in use. No collisions, crashes, injuries or deaths have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Model Year 2017-2018 Brutus Utility Vehicles (UTVs)
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 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Polaris-Recalls-Brutus-Utility-Vehicles-UTVs-Due-to-Collision-and-Crash-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
We email you a Sunday digest of new federal recalls relevant to parents — free, no credit card. Or upgrade to as-it-happens alerts for the brands you actually own.
Get the Sunday Brief