CPSC Recall in 2020: Polaris Recalls Brutus Utility Vehicles (UTVs) Due to Collision and Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 20-713

Date: January 30, 2020

Product Name: Model Year 2017-2018 Brutus Utility Vehicles (UTVs)

Recall Description:

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  

Hazard Description:

The rear brake line can become punctured causing the brakes to fail, posing a collision and crash hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 340 (In addition, 19 units were sold in Canada)

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.

Manufactured In:

United States