Polaris Recalls Brutus Utility Vehicles (UTVs) Due to Collision and Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 20713 · Jan 30, 2020 · Polaris
340
units affected
340
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20713
- Date
- Jan 30, 2020
- Company
- Polaris
- Units affected
- 340
- Product
- Model Year 2017-2018 Brutus Utility Vehicles (UTVs)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves Model Year 2017-2018 Polaris Brutus utility vehicles (UTVs) with the following model names. The two-seated vehicles are gray, black and blue. The vehicles have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille, "POLARIS BRUTUS" on the sides of the utility bed, and "DIESEL HD" on the front fenders. Vehicle identification numbers (VINs) included in this recall can be found on a label affixed to the vehicle frame in the left front wheel well. Non-sequential VINs ending in 7740364 to 8576615 are included in this recall. Year Model Name 2017 BRUTUS DSL HD PTO DLX 2017 BRUTUS DSL HD PTO 2018 BRUTUS DSL HD PTO DLX
What can happen
The rear brake line can become punctured causing the brakes to fail, posing a collision and crash hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Polaris has received one report where the rear brake line ruptured while in use. No collisions, crashes, injuries or deaths have been reported.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2016 through April 2019 for between $18,800 and $24,100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled model year 2017-2018 brutus utility vehicles (utvs)?
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.
What is the hazard?
The rear brake line can become punctured causing the brakes to fail, posing a collision and crash hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.