Polaris RZR XP / Turbo / GENERAL 1000 / GENERAL XP 1000 (MY2020-2022) steering-wheel separation crash hazard (CPSC December 2021 + July 2022 expansion)

Polaris · 2020–2022 · Published April 28, 2026

Polaris recall of MY2020-2022 RZR XP 1000, RZR XP 4 1000, RZR XP Turbo, RZR XP 4 Turbo, RZR Turbo S Velocity, RZR Turbo S 4 Velocity, GENERAL 1000, GENERAL 4 1000, GENERAL XP 1000, GENERAL XP 4 1000 ROVs where the steering wheel can separate from the steering column. ~38,900 units globally; 48 reports of broken/cracked spokes; 9 rollovers; 5 injuries.

Details

## Affected machines

This bulletin covers a wide population of Polaris RZR and GENERAL ROVs across MY2020-2022 production.

### Affected models and model years

- MY 2021 RZR Turbo S Velocity, RZR Turbo S 4 Velocity
- MY 2021 RZR XP Turbo, RZR XP 4 Turbo
- MY 2020-2022 RZR XP 1000
- MY 2021-2022 RZR XP 4 1000
- MY 2021-2022 GENERAL 1000
- MY 2022 GENERAL 4 1000
- MY 2021-2022 GENERAL XP 1000
- MY 2020-2022 GENERAL XP 4 1000

The affected vehicles are made in two- and four-seat configurations. POLARIS is stamped on the front grille of all the vehicles. The model name is printed on the side of the chassis for all model years. The VIN is located on the vehicle's frame in the left rear wheel well.

### Recall history

- **October 27, 2021**: Polaris issued initial Stop Sale, Stop Ride order to dealers.
- **December 23, 2021**: Polaris announced voluntary recall in cooperation with CPSC (Recall Alert).
- **July 19, 2022**: Polaris expanded the affected vehicle population.

About **38,900 units** affected globally. Sold at Polaris dealers from July 2021 to October 2021 for between $18,600 and $28,900.

## Issue

The **steering wheel can separate** from the steering column during operation, resulting in a complete loss of steering control and a crash hazard.

Reported field incidents at time of expanded recall:
- 48 reports of broken or cracked steering wheel spokes
- 9 rollovers
- 5 injuries

## What to do

1. Verify the model year and VIN against Polaris's published affected list at https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/.
2. **Stop using the ROV immediately.**
3. Contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair, including installation of a new steering wheel.
4. **Do not attempt repairs yourself.**
5. Polaris is contacting registered owners directly.

## Hazard

Severity is rated **critical** because:
- 9 confirmed rollovers
- 5 confirmed injuries
- Loss of steering on an off-road vehicle in any operating environment is a high-severity defect mode
- Affected population exceeds 38,000 units

## Related bulletins

Other Polaris bulletins in this migration: TNB02600131, TNB02600132, TNB02600133, TNB02600135.

## Source

- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, "Polaris Recalls Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)," December 23, 2021.
- Polaris expansion announcement, July 19, 2022.
- Polaris recall page: https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/

Affected equipment

Polaris GENERAL 1000 (GENERAL)
Polaris GENERAL 4 1000 (GENERAL)
Polaris GENERAL XP 1000 (GENERAL XP)
Polaris GENERAL XP 4 1000 (GENERAL XP)
Polaris RZR Turbo S (RZR Turbo S)
Polaris RZR Turbo S 4 (RZR Turbo S)
Polaris RZR Turbo S 4 Velocity (RZR Turbo S)
Polaris RZR Turbo S Velocity (RZR Turbo S)
Polaris RZR XP 1000 (RZR XP)
Polaris RZR XP 4 1000 (RZR XP)
Polaris RZR XP 4 Turbo (RZR XP Turbo)
Polaris RZR XP Turbo (RZR XP Turbo)

Sources

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