General Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (Polaris) – Crash Hazard (2017)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Polaris General side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Brand
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. is recalling Polaris General side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The hazard is: The steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control and crash. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves model year 2016 and 2017 Polaris General 2- and 4-seat side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles. The vehicles were sold in black, blue, camouflage, orange, red, silver and white and have a cargo box on the back. "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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control and crash hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026