Polaris Industries Inc. · Recalled
Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Certain Snowmobiles Due to Fire 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.
- Units
- About 28,000
- Reports
- 1,048
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $4,100–$11,600
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2003 through October 2007 for between $4,100 and $11,600.
- Product type
- Snowmobiles
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Incident log
The firm has received 1,048 reports of the filler neck cracking or leaking. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
For additional information, contact Polaris at (888) 704-5290 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 06 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.