CPSC Recall in 2017: Polaris Recalls General Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 18-018

Date: October 30, 2017

Product Name: Polaris General side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)

Recall Description:

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.

Hazard Description:

The steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control and crash hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 19,000

Incidents:

Polaris has received five reports of the steering shaft separating and one report of a broken hand injury.

Sold At:

Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2015 through September 2015 for between $16,000 and $21,000.

Manufactured In:

U.S. and Mexico