Reported May 9, 2017
Snowmobiles Recalled by Polaris 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 vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- RMK and SKS snowmobiles
- Amount recalled
- About 6,000
Where it was sold
Sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2016 through March 2017 for between $12,000 and $15,200..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
A weld on the steering post can separate, resulting in loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Polaris has received 13 reports of a steering post weld separation. No injuries have been reported.
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