CPSC2007-04-26
Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Hazard
The right and left front suspension shock towers can separate due to inadequate welding during the manufacturing process. Separation of the welded joints can result in stiffer steering or the shock mount failing suddenly, causing the rider to lose control of the snowmobile and crash.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using their snowmobile immediately and contact their Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. The dealer will install a kit that will replace the original shock towers with new versions. Polaris has directly notified registered consumers with units involved in this recall.
Sold at
Polaris snowmobile dealers nationwide from February 2005 through March 2007 for between $8,400 and $9,900.
Affected count
About 2,700
Injuries reported
Polaris has received eight reports of a failure to the upper shock tower due to the inadequate weld. One incident resulted in the driver losing control of the snowmobile and breaking his collarbone.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Model Year 2006 FS Classic, FS Touring, FST Classic, FST Touring and FST Switchback Snowmobiles
Consumer contact
Call Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET everyday, or log onto the company's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Polaris-Industries-Inc-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Loss-of-Control-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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