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Polaris

Polaris has been building boats with HINs on file from 1975 to 2017. Federal records show 4 recalls and 153 USCG-reported accidents involving Polaris hulls. Popular models include the Virage, Genesis, Slt 780.

Known for:recreationalsmodels like the Virage
Known Recalls
4
USCG Accidents
153
Registered Vessels
869
Active Years
1975–2017
MIC Codes
PLE, PLH

Popular Polaris Models

Virage(17)Genesis(7)Slt 780(6)Slt780(6)Virage Tx(5)Slt750(5)Pwc(5)Slt(5)Slt 750(4)Slh(4)Slx(4)Sl750(4)

Vessel counts from USCG registry data. Enter a HIN to check history on a specific model.

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Polaris HINs start with PLE, PLH. Enter any 12-character HIN for a free decode, or upgrade to a Title Report ($19) to check federal and commercial databases for stolen records, liens, salvage history, and more.

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Polaris Fleet Safety Overview

Based on 153 USCG-reported incidents involving Polaris vessels from 2009 through 2023. These figures reflect all reported accidents for this make across the U.S. fleet and do not indicate the history of any individual vessel.

15operator inexperience
11machinery failure
10improper lookout
10none; not at fault
8operator inexperience

Polaris Recalls (4)

040079TJun 2004
MSX 140

FUEL HOSE ABRASION

4,187 units affected
030113TJul 2003
"SLH, SLXH, SLII, SLX, PRO 1200"

PWC HOOD COULD SEPARATE

7,670 units affected
020091TJun 2002
VIRAGE I & TXI (2002)

ENGINE; GASOLINE

3,458 units affected
950293TOct 1995
ALL 1995 PWC (1995)

STEERING

30,122 units affected

How to Identify a Polaris HIN

Every Polaris boat manufactured or imported into the U.S. after 1972 has a 12-character Hull Identification Number (HIN) stamped on the transom. Polaris HINs begin with the manufacturer codes PLE, PLH.

PLEXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Polaris

Polaris is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC codes PLE, PLH. Vessels on file span model years 1975 through 2017. HullScore tracks 869 Polaris vessels in our database, along with 4 manufacturer recalls and 153 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered Polaris models include the Virage, Genesis, Slt 780, Slt780, Virage Tx. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and personal watercrafts.

Before purchasing a used Polaris, we recommend running a boat history report. A HullScore Boat History Report ($19) checks federal and commercial databases for stolen vessel records, maritime liens, salvage history, accidents, casualties, recalls, and USCG documentation status.