Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Equipped with PATRIOT BOOST Engines Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 24741 · Mar 28, 2024 · Polaris
7,000
units affected
7,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24741
- Date
- Mar 28, 2024
- Company
- Polaris
- Units affected
- 7,000
- Product
- Model Year 2022-2023 Snowmobiles equipped with PATRIOT BOOST Engines
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Polaris Model Year 2022-2023 Snowmobiles equipped with PATRIOT BOOST engines, including the Pro RMK Slash, RMK Khaos Slash, INDY VR1, and Switchback Assault. The recalled snowmobiles were sold in black and custom color combinations. "POLARIS" is stamped on the front side panel of the vehicles. The VIN and model number are located on the right side of the vehicle's frame.
What can happen
The fuel line between the fuel rails can leak, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair to replace the fuel line. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is notifying all dealers and contacting registered owners directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 17 reports of fuel leaks. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from October 2021 through August 2023 for between $19,300 and $22,000.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled model year 2022-2023 snowmobiles equipped with patriot boost engines?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair to replace the fuel line. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is notifying all dealers and contacting registered owners directly.
What is the hazard?
The fuel line between the fuel rails can leak, posing a fire hazard.
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.