Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Certain Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-11-06). Hazards: fire. About 28,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08516 |
| Published | 2007-11-06 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Snowmobiles |
| Products | Snowmobiles |
| Firm named in the title | Polaris Industries Inc. |
| Firms | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 28,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2003 through October 2007 for between $4,100 and $11,600. |
Description
This recall involves certain model year 2004-2007 Polaris snowmobiles. The model number and serial number (VIN) identification decal is located on the right side of the tunnel underneath the seat.
Hazard
The fuel tank filler neck can crack and separate allowing fuel or fuel vapors to leak from the fuel tank. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact their Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule a free installation of a new fuel tank assembly. Polaris has directly notified registered consumers who have not already received a repair.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 1,048 reports of the filler neck cracking or leaking. No injuries have been reported.
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