CPSC recall · Reported January 30, 2020
Polaris Recalls Brutus Utility Vehicles (UTVs) Due to Collision and Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
The rear brake line can become punctured causing the brakes to fail, posing a collision and crash hazard.
Polaris Industries Inc., Medina, Minn. recalled This recall involves Model Year 2017-2018 Polaris Brutus utility vehicles (UTVs) with the….
Polaris Recalls Brutus Utility Vehicles (UTVs) Due to Collision and Crash Hazard (Recall … was recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., Medina, Minn. in January 30, 2020. Reason: The rear brake line can become punctured causing the brakes to fail, posing a collision and crash hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris deale…. Verify recall #20713 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Polaris Industries Inc., Medina, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The rear brake line can become punctured causing the brakes to fail, posing a collision and crash hazard..
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- January 30, 2020
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20713 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.
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Product description
This recall involves Model Year 2017-2018 Polaris Brutus utility vehicles (UTVs) with the following model names. The two-seated vehicles are gray, black and blue. The vehicles have "POLARIS" stamped on the front grille, "POLARIS BRUTUS" on the sides of the utility bed, and "DIESEL HD" on the front fenders. Vehicle identification numbers (VINs) included in this recall can be found on a label affixed to the vehicle frame in the left front wheel well. Non-sequential VINs ending in 7740364 to 8576615 are included in this recall. Year Model Name 2017 BRUTUS DSL HD PTO DLX 2017 BRUTUS DSL HD PTO 2018 BRUTUS DSL HD PTO DLX
Reason for recall
The rear brake line can become punctured causing the brakes to fail, posing a collision and crash hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Polaris is notifying dealers and contacting affected registered owners directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 20713 |
| Date reported | January 30, 2020 |
| Date initiated | January 30, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Polaris Industries Inc., Medina, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 340 (In addition, 19 units were sold in Canada) |
| 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 a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and repa…
- Check the recall number (20713) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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