Vehicle recall 97V205000 · November 7, 1997

1991-1993 Polaris Trail Boss 250

Vehicle description: police all purpose vehicles supplied to the city of chicago, illinois.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: police all purpose vehicles supplied to the city of chicago, illinois. These vehicles have not been certified in accordance with part 574 of the national traffic and motor vehicle safety act.
Consequence: These vehicles are not in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Remedy: Polaris will offer the city of chicago the opportunity to return each vehicle for a refund consisting of the reasonable depreciated value.
Notes: Owner notification is expected to begin during December 1997. These vehicles are located in the city of chicago only.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 97V205000
Reported to NHTSA: November 7, 1997
Filed by: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owner notification: November 30, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected: 84
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Equipment › Other › Labels

Recall 97V205000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Polaris Trail Boss 250 (1991-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991

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