CPSC2017-05-09
Snowmobiles Recalled by Polaris Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Hazard
A weld on the steering post can separate, resulting in loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2016 through March 2017 for between $12,000 and $15,200.
Affected count
About 6,000
Injuries reported
Polaris has received 13 reports of a steering post weld separation. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
RMK and SKS snowmobiles
Consumer contact
Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or online at www.polaris.com and click on "Product Safety Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Snowmobiles-Recalled-by-Polaris-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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