Snowmobiles Recalled by Polaris Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-05-09). Hazards: crash. About 6,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17745 |
| Published | 2017-05-09 |
| Last updated | 2017-05-09 |
| Products | RMK and SKS snowmobiles |
| Firm named in the title | Polaris |
| Firms | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. (manufacturer); Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 6,000 |
| Hazard classes | crash |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2016 through March 2017 for between $12,000 and $15,200. |
Description
This recall involves model year 2017 Polaris RMK, PRO-RMK, SKS, and RMK snowmobiles. "Polaris" is printed on the seat and "RMK," "PRO," "SKS," or "ASSAULT" printed on the side body panel. The snowmobiles were sold in several colors. The model number and VIN are displayed on the right side of the tunnel. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.polaris.com.The following models are included in the recall: Polaris Model Year 2017 Snowmobiles S17EFK8PS 800 PRO-RMK 155 SC SELECT S17EFK6PS 600 PRO-RMK 155 SC SELECT S17EFK6PSL 600 PRO-RMK 155 ES S17EFK8PSA 800 PRO-RMK 155 S17EGK8PS 800 PRO-RMK 163 SC SELECT S17EGM8PS 800 PRO-RMK 163 3" SC SELECT S17EFS8PS 800 SKS 155 SC SELECT S17EGP8PS 800 PRO-RMK LE 163 3" SC SELECT S17EFP8PS 800 PRO-RMK 155 LE SC SELECT S17EFT8PS 800 RMK ASSAULT 155 SC SELECT S17EFS8PSL 800 SKS 155 ES S17EGK8PSL 800 PRO-RMK 163 ES S17EFK6PSA 600 PRO-RMK 155 S17EGK8PSA 800 PRO-RMK 163 S17EFT8PSP 800 RMK ASSAULT 155 POWDER ES S17EFT8PSD 800 RMK ASSAULT 155 POWDER S17EFT8PSA 800 RMK ASSAULT 155 S17EFM8PS 800 PRO-RMK 155 3" SC SELECT S17EFK8PSL 800 PRO-RMK 155 ES S17EFN8PS 800 RMK ASSAULT 155 3" SC SELECT S17EHP8PS 800 PRO-RMK LE 174 3" SC SELECT
Hazard
A weld on the steering post can separate, resulting in loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and injuries
Polaris has received 13 reports of a steering post weld separation. No injuries have been reported.
Machine access
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