Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles for Steering Hazard
Recall 06545 · Apr 11, 2006 · Polaris Industries Inc.
1,380
units affected
1,380
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06545
- Date
- Apr 11, 2006
- Company
- Polaris Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,380
- Product
- Polaris Snowmobiles with Electric Starts and Models with Electric Start Kits
- Product type
- Snowmobiles
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall includes Polaris Model Year 2006 700IQ Classic, 700 IQ Touring, Select Model Year 2005 900 Fusion, 900 RMK, 900 Switchback, Select Model Year 2006 700 IQ Fusion, RMK, and Select Model Year 2006 900 Fusion, RMK Switchback Snowmobiles with Accessory Electric Start Kits. The model and serial number (VIN) identification decal is located on the right-side of the tunnel underneath the seat. The model and serial number (VIN) identification decal is located on the right-side of the tunnel underneath the seat. The table below lists all models possibly affected by the recall. Model(s) Affected Model Numbers 2005 900 Fusion (With Accessory Electric Start Kit) S05MP8DS (A)(B)(C) 2005 900 Switchback (With Accessory Electric Start Kit) S05PS8DS 2005 900 RMK (With Accessory Electric Start Kit) S05PL8DS (A)(B)(C)(D) S05PL8DEB S05PM8DS (A)(B) S05PN8DS S05PN8DE 2006 700 Classic (Electric Start Standard) S06PD7HS 2006 700 Touring (Electric Start Standard) S06PT7HS S06PT7HE 2006 700 Fusion (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit) S06MP7HS (A)(B) S06ME7HS 2006 700 RMK (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit) S06PK7HS (A)(B) S06PL7HS (A)(B) S06PM7HS (A) 2006 900 Fusion (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit) S06MP8DS (A)(B) S06ME8DS 2006 900 Switchback (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit) S06PS8DS (A) 2006 900 RMK (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit) S06PL8DS...
What can happen
The fastener torque securing the starter motor to the engine crankcase may not have been accurately applied during the manufacture of these snowmobiles or during the installation of an accessory starter. An improperly torqued starter motor fastener bolt may become loose and fall out, allowing the bolt to interfere with the lower steering drag link. This could allow the consumer to experience a loss of steering control.
The fix
Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notice from Polaris. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Polaris has received 18 reports of incidents involving loss of steering ability, with one reported minor injury.
- Sold at
- Polaris snowmobile dealers nationwide from August 2004 through March 2006 for between $10,000 and $12,600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled polaris snowmobiles with electric starts and models with electric start kits?
Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notice from Polaris. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The fastener torque securing the starter motor to the engine crankcase may not have been accurately applied during the manufacture of these snowmobiles or during the installation of an accessory starter. An improperly torqued starter motor fastener bolt may become loose and fall out, allowing the bolt to interfere.
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.