Safety regulator, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of "900 Fusion," "900 RMK" and "900 Switchback" Snowmobiles
Recall 05553 · Mar 14, 2005 · Polaris Industries, Inc.
11,560
units affected
11,560
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05553
- Date
- Mar 14, 2005
- Company
- Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Units affected
- 11,560
- Product
- Polaris "900 Fusion" "900 RMK" and "900 Switchback" Snowmobiles
- Product type
- Snowmobiles
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
Model year 2005 Polaris "900 Fusion", "900 RMK", and "900 Switchback" snowmobiles with model numbers S05PL8DSD, S05PM8DS(A)(B), S05PN8DS, S05PS8DS, S05MP8DS(A)(B)(C), S05PL8DS(A)(B)(C) are part of this recall. The snowmobile model and serial number identification decal is located on the right front side of the tunnel. The serial number is permanently stamped into the tunnel and the model number is embossed on the decal.
What can happen
The snowmobile wiring harness may be routed in a way that could disconnect the engine stop switch and the throttle safety switch connector. If this connector becomes unplugged, the engine stop and the throttle safety switches will no longer function. This could pose a possible crash hazard. However, the keyed ignition switch will continue to function and will shut down the vehicle when the key is in the OFF position. The thumb warmer and right-hand warmer could also become unplugged under these harness-routing conditions.
The fix
Free repair. Contact your Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment to install a jumper wire and secure existing wiring harness. Polaris has notified consumers directly about this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Polaris has received one report of the switches becoming disconnected. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers sold these snowmobiles nationwide, from August 2004 through February 2005, for between $8,882 and $10,999.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled polaris "900 fusion" "900 rmk" and "900 switchback" snowmobiles?
Free repair. Contact your Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment to install a jumper wire and secure existing wiring harness. Polaris has notified consumers directly about this recall.
What is the hazard?
The snowmobile wiring harness may be routed in a way that could disconnect the engine stop switch and the throttle safety switch connector. If this connector becomes unplugged, the engine stop and the throttle safety switches will no longer function. This could pose a possible crash hazard. However, the keyed ignition.
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.