Recall: Polaris Recalls GENERAL Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

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.

Name of product: GENERAL recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)

Units: About 1,600

Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

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.

Recall date: August 22, 2017

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Polaris dealers nationwide from June 2016 through July 2017 for between $16,300 and $19,000.

Importers: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Manufactured in: United States, Mexico

Consumer contact: Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com and click on "Off Road Safety Recalls" for more information. In addition, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the "Product Safety Recalls" page to see if your vehicle is included in any recalls.

Recall number: 17-763