Polaris General and RZR recall: Unintended brake drag
- What's wrong
- Polaris Industries Inc. (Polaris) have issued a stop ride stop sale notice on a small number of 2016-2017 RZR and General vehicles. It has been identified that the brake master cylinder on these machine may have been contaminated during manufacture. This can cause the front…
- What to do
- Contact a Polaris dealer to book the free repair. Recall all affected machines to check the master cylinder and replace the master cylinder if found to be defective.
What’s wrong
Polaris Industries Inc. (Polaris) have issued a stop ride stop sale notice on a small number of 2016-2017 RZR and General vehicles. It has been identified that the brake master cylinder on these machine may have been contaminated during manufacture. This can cause the front brake circuit seal to swell. The swollen seal may cause unintended brake drag resulting in a potential fire and/or burn hazard.
The fix
Recall all affected machines to check the master cylinder and replace the master cylinder if found to be defective.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 2 Feb 2016 | 23 Jun 2016 | 6 |
| RZR | 2 Feb 2016 | 23 Jun 2016 | 6 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 2 March 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.