Polaris General: Movement May Occur Along The Length Of The Power Steering Spline

Recall Summary Polaris is recalling 13 General vehicles from 2016-2017 because the upper steering shaft may loosen along the power steering spline. In extreme cases, this loosening could cause the shaft to separate from the spline, resulting in loss of steering control. Polaris dealers will install revised steering shaft hardware to fix the issue.

Recalling firm

POLARIS

Product

Vehicles: POLARIS GENERAL. Units affected: 13

Reason

it has been determined that the upper steering shafts on 2016-2017 GENERAL Vehicles may exhibit movement along the length of the power steering spline. In extreme circumstances this movement may ultimately result in separation of the shaft from the spline which may lead to the loss of steering. This movement may ultimately result in separation of the shaft from the spline which may lead to the loss of steering Remedy: Polaris is releasing this Safety Bulletin for dealers to install revised steering shaft hardware with a higher torque and clamp-load specification.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2017-10-30

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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