CPSC2005-10-14
CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Hazard
The fuel tank filler neck on these snowmobiles can crack. A crack in the filler neck area may cause the filler neck to separate from the fuel tank. A crack or filler neck separation may allow fuel or fuel vapors to escape from the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately. Polaris has notified registered affected consumers directly about this recall. Contact your Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule an appointment for the fuel neck reinforcement kit installation.
Sold at
Polaris dealers sold these snowmobiles nationwide from August 2004 through September 2005 for between $7,899 and $11,599.
Affected count
About 16,640
Injuries reported
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Polaris Snowmobiles
Consumer contact
Call Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET any day, or log on to the company's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Polaris-Industries-Inc-Announces-Recall-of-Snowmobiles-Don't want to check this manually?
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