CPSC2006-04-11
Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles for Steering Hazard
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Hazard
The fastener torque securing the starter motor to the engine crankcase may not have been accurately applied during the manufacture of these snowmobiles or during the installation of an accessory starter. An improperly torqued starter motor fastener bolt may become loose and fall out, allowing the bolt to interfere with the lower steering drag link. This could allow the consumer to experience a loss of steering control.
Remedy
Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notice from Polaris. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
Sold at
Polaris snowmobile dealers nationwide from August 2004 through March 2006 for between $10,000 and $12,600.
Affected count
About 1,380 2006 Models with factory-equipped electric start. Polaris distributed about 1,940 electric start kits that could be installed on certain 2005 or 2006 snowmobiles
Injuries reported
Polaris has received 18 reports of incidents involving loss of steering ability, with one reported minor injury.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Polaris Snowmobiles with Electric Starts and Models with Electric Start Kits
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can call Polaris toll-free at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and 12 midnight ET everyday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Polaris-Industries-Inc-Recalls-Snowmobiles-for-Steering-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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