Safety regulator, Polaris Industries Inc. Recall Snowmobiles
Recall 02559 · Aug 27, 2002 · Polaris Industries Inc.
2,200
units affected
2,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02559
- Date
- Aug 27, 2002
- Company
- Polaris Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,200
- Product
- Polaris 2002 PRO X snowmobiles
- Product type
- Snowmobiles
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
Polaris model year 2002 PRO X snowmobiles with model numbers S02NX4CS (2002 440 Pro X Liquid), S02NX4CSR (2002 440 Rolling Chassis), S02NX4FS (2002 440 Pro X Fan), S02NX6ES (2002 600 Pro X), P03NX4FS (2003 440 Pro X Fan, pilot), PO3NX6ES (2003 600 Pro X, pilot) are part of this recall. The snowmobiles have red hoods and nose pans with white and blue graphics. The model number can be found on the right side of the tunnel, where the right foot is placed, when seated on the snowmobile. The snowmobiles were manufactured in the U.S.A.
What can happen
On all models, the brake pad may separate from the backing plate, which could cause brake failure. The brake pads will be replaced on all of the models. On model numbers S02NX4CS and S02NX4CSR the brake disc rivets may shear, which could cause brake failure. On these models, the brake disc and the brake pads will be replaced.
The fix
Consumers should contact a Polaris dealer to make arrangements to have the brake pads and/or disc replaced at no charge, depending on which model you have. Your dealer will have all necessary information on this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers sold these snowmobiles in the Midwest, from September 2001 through March 2002, for between $6000 and $9000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled polaris 2002 pro x snowmobiles?
Consumers should contact a Polaris dealer to make arrangements to have the brake pads and/or disc replaced at no charge, depending on which model you have. Your dealer will have all necessary information on this recall.
What is the hazard?
On all models, the brake pad may separate from the backing plate, which could cause brake failure. The brake pads will be replaced on all of the models. On model numbers S02NX4CS and S02NX4CSR the brake disc rivets may shear, which could cause brake failure. On these models, the brake disc and the brake pads will be.
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.