Polaris Recalls GENERAL Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 21765 · Jul 22, 2021 · Polaris
1,400
units affected
1,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21765
- Date
- Jul 22, 2021
- Company
- Polaris
- Units affected
- 1,400
- Product
- Model Year 2021 GENERAL 1000, GENERAL 4 1000, GENERAL XP 1000 and GENERAL XP 4 1000 ROVs
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves Model Year 2021 GENERAL 1000, GENERAL 4 1000, GENERAL XP 1000, and GENERAL XP 4 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles. The two or four-seat vehicles were sold in the following colors: burgundy, gray, graphite, tan, titanium, and white. POLARIS is stamped on the front grille and POLARIS and GENERAL are printed on the sides of the vehicles. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the left rear vehicle frame below the cargo box.
What can happen
The weld between the brake pedal pivot bracket and the EPS mounting bracket can separate, which can result in a loss of brake function, posing a crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and if needed, a free repair. Polaris is notifying dealers and contacting registered owners directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from March 2021 through May 2021 for between $16,300 and $27,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled model year 2021 general 1000, general 4 1000, general xp 1000 and general xp 4 1000 rovs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and if needed, a free repair. Polaris is notifying dealers and contacting registered owners directly.
What is the hazard?
The weld between the brake pedal pivot bracket and the EPS mounting bracket can separate, which can result in a loss of brake function, posing a 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.