Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 20764 · Jul 16, 2020 · Polaris
41,200
units affected
41,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20764
- Date
- Jul 16, 2020
- Company
- Polaris
- Units affected
- 41,200
- Product
- Model Year 2015-2020 AXYS Trail Performance and Crossover snowmobiles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves all Model Year 2015-2020 600cc and 800cc AXYS Trail Performance and Crossover snowmobiles with the following model names. The model year and VIN are stamped on the right side of the tunnel. Polaris and the model name are printed on both sides of the hood and on the side panels of the vehicles. Model Year Model Name 2015 RUSH SWITCHBACK 2016 RUSH SWITCHBACK 2017 RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR 2018 RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR 2019 INDY RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR 2020 INDY RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR
What can happen
The fuel hose can be improperly secured, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and, if needed, a free repair. Polaris is notifying dealers and contacting registered owners directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Polaris has received 13 reports of improperly secured fuel hoses. No fires or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2013 through April 2020 for between $7,400 and $15,100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled model year 2015-2020 axys trail performance and crossover snowmobiles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and, if needed, a free repair. Polaris is notifying dealers and contacting registered owners directly.
What is the hazard?
The fuel hose can be improperly secured, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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.