October 14, 2005
Polaris Industries Inc. Announces Recall of Snowmobiles
Name of Product: Polaris Snowmobiles
Units: About 16,640
Manufacturer/Importer: 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.
Description:The recall involves all model year 2005 900 Fusion, 900
RMK, 900 Switchback snowmobiles, and select model year 2006 600HO Fusion / RMK /
Switchback, 900 Fusion / RMK / Switchback, FS Classic / Touring, and FST Classic
/ Touring / Switchback snowmobiles. The model and serial number (VIN)
identification decal is located on the right-side of the tunnel underneath the
seat. See affected model table below.
Model Number of Affected Snowmobiles:
| Model | Model Number |
|---|---|
|
2005 900 Fusion |
S05MP8DS (A)(B)(C) |
|
2005 900 RMK |
S05PL8DS (A)(B)(C)(D) |
|
2005 900 Switchback |
S05PS8DS |
|
2006 600 HO Fusion |
S06MP6FS (A)(B) |
|
2006 600 HO RMK |
S06PK6FS (A) |
|
2006 600 HO Switchback |
S06PS6FS (A) |
|
2006 900 Fusion |
S06MP8DS (A)(B) |
|
2006 900 RMK |
S06PL8DS (A)(B) |
|
2006 900 Switchback |
S06PS8DS (A) |
|
2006 FS Classic |
S06PD7ES |
|
2006 FS Touring |
S06PT7ES |
|
2006 FST Classic |
S06PD7FS |
|
2006 FST Touring |
S06PT7FS |
|
2006 FST Switchback |
S06PS7FS |
Sold at: Polaris dealers sold these snowmobiles nationwide from August 2004 through September 2005 for between $7,899 and $11,599.
Manufactured in: United States
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.
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