CPSC recall 18018
Polaris General side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2017-10-30
On 2017-10-30 the CPSC announced a recall of Polaris General side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) by Polaris Industries, citing the steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control and crash hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18018 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2017-10-30 |
| Published | 2017-10-30 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Polaris Industries |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Polaris General side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) | 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.
Reason
The steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control and crash hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
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Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Polaris-Recalls-General-Recreational-OffHighway-Vehicles
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