Polaris Recalls General Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

The steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control and crash hazard.

Recall #: 18018
Affected scope: About 19,000

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

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. recalled This recall involves model year 2016 and 2017 Polaris General 2- and 4-seat side-by-side ….

Polaris Recalls General Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard was recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. in October 30, 2017. Reason: The steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control and crash hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule…. Verify recall #18018 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control and crash hazard..

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agency class: October 30, 2017
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18018 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 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 for recall

The steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control and crash hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.

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	18018
Date reported	October 30, 2017
Date initiated	October 30, 2017
Recalling firm	Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Affected scope	About 19,000
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 ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting al…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control and crash hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 30, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 18018.

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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