Polaris Recalls GENERAL Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Source: CPSC Recall #17763
Recall Date
2017-08-22
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Units Affected
About 1,600
Products Involved
GENERAL recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Hazard
Inconsistent tire pressure information can result in improperly-inflated tires, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris for a new tire pressure label and addendum to the owner's manual. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the firm.
Reported Injuries
None reported
Sold At
Polaris dealers nationwide from June 2016 through July 2017 for between $16,300 and $19,000.
Manufactured In
MexicoUnited States
Full Recall Description
This recall involves all model year 2017 Polaris GENERAL Base and GENERAL Hunter two-seat, side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The GENERAL Base was sold in red and the GENERAL Hunter was sold in camo. "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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28