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Polaris General side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Official notice
30 Oct 2017
Last checked
30 Oct 2017
An official CPSC notice concerns Polaris General side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control and crash hazard. Published 2017-10-30.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units affected
19,000
Recall number
18018
Official notice
2017-10-30
The hazard
The hazard
The steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control and crash hazard.
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
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Where it was sold
Where it was sold
The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected vehicles were sold.
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Company & contacts
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Phone
Brand: Polaris. 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.. Phone 800-765-2747.
Source & status
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Documents, notices & source
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