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CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of "900 Fusion," "900 RMK" and "900 Switchback" Snowmobiles

Recall 05-553 · March 14, 2005 · Polaris

What to doFree 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
05-553 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 14, 2005
Brand
Polaris
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Polaris "900 Fusion" "900 RMK" and "900 Switchback" Snowmobiles
Hazard
Fire and burn, Crashes and loss of control hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burnCrashes and loss of control
Units
About 11,560
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
December 3, 2024

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Polaris "900 Fusion" "900 RMK" and "900 Switchback" Snowmobiles · About 11,560 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled 900 RMK Snowmobile
Recalled 900 RMK Snowmobile
Recalled 900 Switchback Snowmobile
Recalled 900 Switchback Snowmobile
Recalled 900 Fusion Snowmobile
Recalled 900 Fusion Snowmobile

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Polaris dealers sold these snowmobiles nationwide, from August 2004 through February 2005, for between $8,882 and $10,999.; Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn..

Injuries or incidents reported

Polaris has received one report of the switches becoming disconnected. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Call Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and 12 midnight ET everyday or log on to the company's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com

Recall history and context

Polaris appears in 124 CPSC recalls on record. See all Polaris recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Polaris "900 Fusion" "900 RMK" and "900 Switchback" Snowmobiles (About 11,560 units). 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.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn, Crashes and loss of control hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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