Safety regulator, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of 900 Fusion, 900 RMK, and 900 Switchback Snowmobiles
Recall 05590 · Jul 28, 2005 · Polaris Industries Inc.
7,800
units affected
7,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05590
- Date
- Jul 28, 2005
- Company
- Polaris Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 7,800
- Product
- Polaris "900 Fusion" "900 RMK" and "900 Switchback" Snowmobiles
- Product type
- Snowmobiles
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall includes model year 2005 Polaris "900 Fusion," "900 RMK," and "900 Switchback" snowmobiles with model numbers: S05PL8DSD, S05PM8DS(A)(B), S05PN8DS, S05PS8DS, S05PM8DS(A)(B)(C), S05PL8DS(A)(B)(C). The snowmobile model and serial number identification decal is located on the right-front side decal of the tunnel. The serial number is permanently stamped into the tunnel and the model number is embossed on the decal.
What can happen
There are three separate issues involved in this safety recall: Front Suspension Spindle - The nut that fastens the upper control arm ball joint to the suspension spindle can loosen. If this occurs, continued operation could allow the spindle to break and release the upper control arm, posing a risk of loss of control of the vehicle. Fuel Tank Chaffing - The fuel tanks can contact the chassis along the bulkheads, leading to wear on the tank walls. This could pose a fuel leakage and possible fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the snowmobile and contact their Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is directly notifying most owners about the recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Polaris has received 32 reports of spindle damage and two reports of fuel leaks. No injuries or property damage has been reported.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide sold the snowmobiles, from August 2004 through June 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?
Consumers should immediately stop using the snowmobile and contact their Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is directly notifying most owners about the recall.
What is the hazard?
There are three separate issues involved in this safety recall: Front Suspension Spindle - The nut that fastens the upper control arm ball joint to the suspension spindle can loosen. If this occurs, continued operation could allow the spindle to break and release the upper control arm, posing a risk of loss of control.
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.