CPSC2015-12-10
Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Hazard
The steering pitman arm or drag link can crack and result in a loss of steering, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting its customers directly and sending a recall letter to each registered owner.
Sold at
Polaris dealers nationwide from April 2014 through November 2015 for between $8,000 and $13,600.
Affected count
About 4,700
Injuries reported
Polaris has received 11 reports of cracked or broken steering pitman arms of which 8 of the 11 reported loss of steering and 3 of the 11 reported a crash. One injury was reported. The consumer did not provide any details as to the extent of the injuries. No property damage claims have been received.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Polaris Snowmobiles
Consumer contact
Polaris toll-free at 888-704-5290 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com and click on "Product Safety Recalls" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Polaris-Recalls-SnowmobilesDon't want to check this manually?
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