Polaris · Recalled
Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
The fuel hose can be improperly secured, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 41,200 (In addition, about 16,100 units were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 13
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $7,400–$15,100
- Remedy
- Repair
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
This recall involves all Model Year 2015-2020 600cc and 800cc AXYS Trail Performance and Crossover snowmobiles with the following model names. The model year and VIN are stamped on the right side of the tunnel. Polaris and the model name are printed on both sides of the hood and on the side panels of the vehicles. Model Year Model Name 2015 RUSH SWITCHBACK 2016 RUSH SWITCHBACK 2017 RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR 2018 RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR 2019 INDY RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR 2020 INDY RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR
The file
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2013 through April 2020 for between $7,400 and $15,100.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Polaris Industries Inc., Medina, Minn.
Incident log
Polaris has received 13 reports of improperly secured fuel hoses. No fires or injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and, if needed, a free repair. Polaris is notifying dealers and contacting registered owners directly.
Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com and click on Product Safety Announcements for more information. In addition, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the “Product Safety Recalls” page to see if your vehicle is included in any recalls.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
