Reported Dec 10, 2015
Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Polaris Industries Inc. of Medina, Minn.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
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.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Polaris Snowmobiles
- Amount recalled
- About 4,700
This recall covers 2 products
The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other one is below.
Where it was sold
Sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from April 2014 through November 2015 for between $8,000 and $13,600..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The steering pitman arm or drag link can crack and result in a loss of steering, posing a crash hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 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.
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