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- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Problem
- Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2020 Polestar 1 vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.
- Risk
- Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the pushrod screw joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2024. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1039.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A fastener connecting the brake pedal to the brake booster may have been improperly assembled at the factory. If it is not correct, the brake pedal can detach from the brake booster.
If the pedal detaches, the vehicle can lose brake function, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the repair done promptly.
The repair is free. Dealers will tighten the pushrod screw joint at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2024. You can also contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Polestar Polestar 1 | 2020 |
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