ocr: Hasty - generalization A hasty generalization occurs when a claim is not sufficiently supported by the available data. Polaris Industries recalled their Predator 500" all-terrain vehicles because they had received reports of cracked and leaking front brake lines on at least 127 units." - This productrecall could be a hasty generalization if the remaining vehicles are completely safe. Click on the ATVF Recall image to the left to view large.