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🧸 Product GB DE ES FI PT SE SK March 31, 2017

Polaris — RZR & General

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Fire, Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The brake master cylinder may have been contaminated during manufacturing which may cause the front brake circuit seal to swell, which could cause a vehicle fire.
Origin
United States
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3451 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? A warning about some Polaris RZR and General vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have dirt inside it from when it was made.

What's happening? The dirt could make the front brake seal swell up. This might cause the vehicle to catch fire.

Does this affect me? This affects people in the UK, Germany, Spain, Finland, Portugal, Sweden, and Slovakia who own these Polaris vehicles.

What should I do? Stop using the vehicle and contact a Polaris dealer right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help with any health issues from this.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Fire, Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The brake master cylinder may have been contaminated during manufacturing which may cause the front brake circuit seal to swell, which could cause a vehicle fire. · Origin: United States

First published
March 31, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/254314

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What is this product recall alert about?
Polaris — RZR & General. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Fire, Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The brake master cylinder may have been contaminated during manufacturing which may cause the front brake circuit seal to swell, which could cause a vehicle fire. · Origin: United States
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 31, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Finland, Portugal, Sweden, and Slovakia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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