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

Inconsistent tire pressure information can result in improperly-inflated tires, posing a crash hazard.

Recall #: 17763
Affected scope: About 1,600

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. recalled This recall involves all model year 2017 Polaris GENERAL Base and GENERAL Hunter two-seat….

Polaris Recalls GENERAL Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Ale… was recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. in August 22, 2017. Reason: 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 n…. Verify recall #17763 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-Inconsistent tire pressure information can result in improperly-inflated tires, posing a crash hazard..

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agency class: August 22, 2017
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17763 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

Inconsistent tire pressure information can result in improperly-inflated tires, posing a crash hazard.

Remedy, what to do

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 Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	17763
Date reported	August 22, 2017
Date initiated	August 22, 2017
Recalling firm	Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Affected scope	About 1,600
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris for a new tire pressure label and addendum to t…

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Inconsistent tire pressure information can result in improperly-inflated tires, posing a crash hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 22, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17763.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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