Brutus Utility Vehicles recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 30, 2020

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Polaris Recalls Brutus Utility Vehicles (UTVs) Due to Collision and Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall number

20713

Brand / firm

Polaris Industries Inc., Medina, Minn.

Sold / distributed

Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2016 through April 2019 for between $18,800 and $24,100.

Why it was recalled

The rear brake line can become punctured causing the brakes to fail, posing a collision and crash hazard.

What was recalled

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

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.