Polaris Recalls Pro-RMK Snowmobiles Due to Injury, Death Hazard
Recall 13711 · Dec 18, 2012 · Polaris
82
units affected
82
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13711
- Date
- Dec 18, 2012
- Company
- Polaris
- Units affected
- 82
- Product
- Snowmobiles
- Product type
- Snowmobiles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall involves 2013 Polaris Pro-RMK 600 and 800 snowmobiles. The snowmobiles come in red, white and black. "Pro-RMK" is on the lower right and left sides of the hood. The engine size and the letters "ES" or the words "Limited Edition" are on the upper right and left sides of the hood. The numbers "155" or "163" are on the rear of the tunnel. "Polaris" appears on the sides of the seat. The model number and serial number can be found on the right hand side of the tunnel below the seat. This recall includes the models listed below: Model Name Model Number 600 PRO RMK 155 S13CG6GSA 800 PRO RMK 163 S13CH8GSA 800 PRO RMK 163 ES S13CH8GSL
What can happen
The bolt attaching the front, lower left shock can fail and cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle. This poses a serious hazard of injury or death.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact any Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or reports have been received.
- Sold at
- Polaris Snowmobile dealers nationwide from August 2012 through October 2012 for between $10,800 and $12,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled snowmobiles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact any Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.
What is the hazard?
The bolt attaching the front, lower left shock can fail and cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle. This poses a serious hazard of injury or death.
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.