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CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles

Recall 06-503 · October 14, 2005 · Polaris

What to doConsumers should stop using these vehicles immediately. Polaris has notified registered affected consumers directly about this recall. Contact your Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule an appointment for the fuel neck reinforcement kit installation.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
06-503 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 14, 2005
Brand
Polaris
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Polaris Snowmobiles
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 16,640
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
July 23, 2024

What was recalled

The recall involves all model year 2005 900 Fusion, 900 RMK, 900 Switchback snowmobiles, and select model year 2006 600HO Fusion / RMK / Switchback, 900 Fusion / RMK / Switchback, FS Classic / Touring, and FST Classic / Touring / Switchback snowmobiles. The model and serial number (VIN) identification decal is located on the right side of the tunnel underneath the seat. See affected model table below. Model Number of Affected Snowmobiles: Model Model Number 2005 900 Fusion S05MP8DS (A)(B)(C) 2005 900 RMK S05PL8DS (A)(B)(C)(D) S05PM8DS (A)(B) S05PN8DS S05PN8DE 2005 900 Switchback S05PS8DS 2006 600 HO Fusion S06MP6FS (A)(B) S06MC6FS S06ME6FS 2006 600 HO RMK S06PK6FS (A) 2006 600 HO Switchback S06PS6FS (A) 2006 900 Fusion S06MP8DS (A)(B) 2006 900 RMK S06PL8DS (A)(B) S06PM8DS (A) S06PN8DS (A) S06PR8DS 2006 900 Switchback S06PS8DS (A) 2006 FS Classic S06PD7ES 2006 FS Touring S06PT7ES 2006 FST Classic S06PD7FS 2006 FST Touring S06PT7FS 2006 FST Switchback S06PS7FS

Is my product affected?

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

  • Polaris Snowmobiles · About 16,640 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Polaris dealers sold these snowmobiles nationwide from August 2004 through September 2005 for between $7,899 and $11,599.; Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn..

Injuries or incidents reported

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Call Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET any day, 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 Snowmobiles (About 16,640 units). The recall involves all model year 2005 900 Fusion, 900 RMK, 900 Switchback snowmobiles, and select model year 2006 600HO Fusion / RMK / Switchback, 900 Fusion / RMK / Switchback, FS Classic / Touring, and FST Classic / Touring / Switchback snowmobiles.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately. Polaris has notified registered affected consumers directly about this recall. Contact your Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule an appointment for the fuel neck reinforcement kit installation.

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