CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of "900 Fusion," "900 RMK" and "900 Switchback" Snowmobiles
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-03-14). Hazards: fire, crash. Models: S05PL8DSD, S05PM8DS, S05PN8DS, S05PS8DS, S05MP8DS, S05PL8DS. About 11,560 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05553 |
| Published | 2005-03-14 |
| Last updated | 2024-12-03 |
| Product category | Snowmobiles |
| Products | Polaris "900 Fusion" "900 RMK" and "900 Switchback" Snowmobiles |
| Firm named in the title | Polaris Industries |
| Firms | Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 11,560 |
| Model numbers | S05PL8DSD, S05PM8DS, S05PN8DS, S05PS8DS, S05MP8DS, S05PL8DS |
| Hazard classes | fire, crash |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Sold | Polaris dealers sold these snowmobiles nationwide, from August 2004 through February 2005, for between $8,882 and $10,999. |
Description
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.
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 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.
Remedy
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 injuries
Polaris has received one report of the switches becoming disconnected. No injuries have been reported.
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