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2004 Polar APX9-1000 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2004 Polar APX9-1000. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recall
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owner complaints to NHTSA

1 safety recall for the 2004 Polar APX9-1000

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Underbody shields (structure)

    NHTSA 07V158000 Reported 96 vehicles potentially affected POLAR TANK TRAILER, LLC.

    On certain pneumatic trailers equipped with optional aluminum front end frames, a crack can develop near a weld in the front end frame.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the cracked frames or replace the frame if necessary free of charge. The recall began on may 25, 2007. Owners may contact polar at 1-800-826-6589.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2004 Polar APX9-1000. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Polar APX9-1000 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Polar APX9-1000 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2002 Polar APX9-100010
2003 Polar APX9-100010
2004 Polar APX9-100010
2005 Polar APX9-100010

Checking a specific 2004 Polar APX9-1000

How do I know if my 2004 Polar APX9-1000 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2004 Polar APX9-1000; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Polar dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V158000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Polar models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.