Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard
Recall 07543 · Apr 26, 2007 · Polaris Industries Inc.
2,700
units affected
2,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07543
- Date
- Apr 26, 2007
- Company
- Polaris Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,700
- Product
- Model Year 2006 FS Classic, FS Touring, FST Classic, FST Touring and FST Switchback Snowmobiles
- Product type
- Snowmobiles
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
Only 2006 model year Polaris snowmobiles are part of this recall. The model and serial number identification decal is located on the right side of the tunnel underneath the seat. The recalled model names and numbers are listed below. Models Affected Model Numbers 2006 FS Classic S06PD7ES 2006 FST Classic S06PD7FS/S06PD7FE 2006 FS Touring S06PT7ES 2006 FST Touring S06PT7FS 2006 FST Switchback S06PS7FS/S06PS7FE
What can happen
The right and left front suspension shock towers can separate due to inadequate welding during the manufacturing process. Separation of the welded joints can result in stiffer steering or the shock mount failing suddenly, causing the rider to lose control of the snowmobile and crash.
The fix
Consumers should stop using their snowmobile immediately and contact their Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. The dealer will install a kit that will replace the original shock towers with new versions. Polaris has directly notified registered consumers with units involved in this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Polaris has received eight reports of a failure to the upper shock tower due to the inadequate weld. One incident resulted in the driver losing control of the snowmobile and breaking his collarbone.
- Sold at
- Polaris snowmobile dealers nationwide from February 2005 through March 2007 for between $8,400 and $9,900.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled model year 2006 fs classic, fs touring, fst classic, fst touring and fst switchback snowmobiles?
Consumers should stop using their snowmobile immediately and contact their Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. The dealer will install a kit that will replace the original shock towers with new versions. Polaris has directly notified registered consumers with units involved in this recall.
What is the hazard?
The right and left front suspension shock towers can separate due to inadequate welding during the manufacturing process. Separation of the welded joints can result in stiffer steering or the shock mount failing suddenly, causing the rider to lose control of the snowmobile and crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.