RECALLS — POLARIS GENERAL 4 1000
Polaris General 4 1000 recalls
Polaris General 4 1000 model years 2017–2022 covered by at least one recall campaign. Pick a year to see the Canadian and U.S. campaigns side by side.
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U.S. NHTSA campaigns are listed on each year page, where they are queried live by model year. The Canadian list below covers every year together.
Transport Canada recalls
04- Steering#2022381
2,521 units affected
Issue: On certain side-by-side UTVs, the steering wheel may have been damaged during shipping to the dealership. As a result, the steering wheel spokes could break while driving. If this happens, the steering wheel could separate and cause a loss of steering control. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2021-662. Vehicles that had the steering wheel replaced under the previous recall do not require this repair. Safety Risk: A loss of steering could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Polaris recommends that you should not drive your vehicle until this recall is completed. Polaris will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the steering wheel.
- Steering#2021662
934 units affected
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2022-381. Issue: On certain side-by-side UTVs, the steering wheel may have been damaged during shipping to the dealership. As a result, the steering wheel spokes could break while driving. If this happens, the steering wheel could separate and cause a loss of steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Polaris recommends that you should not drive your vehicle until this recall is completed. Polaris will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
- Brakes#2021322
129 units affected
Issue: On certain side-by-side UTV's, the brake pedal brackets were not properly welded. As a result, the brake pedal could detach and cause a loss of brakes. Safety Risk: A loss of braking can increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Polaris will notify owners by mail to bring your UTV to a dealer to inspect the brake pedal brackets for incorrect welds. If incorrect welds are found, the brackets will be replaced. To reduce the safety risk, Polaris recommends that you should not drive your UTV until this recall is completed.
- Fuel System#2020496
2,284 units affected
Issue: On certain side-by-side UTVs, the fuel pump flange could crack or the nozzle could separate. If this happens, there could be a fuel leak. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Polaris will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a protective cover over the fuel pump flange. To reduce the safety risk, Polaris recommends that you should avoid riding your UTV until the recall repairs have been completed.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada