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Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard

Recall 07-543 · April 26, 2007 · Polaris

What to doConsumers should stop using their snowmobile immediately and contact their Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. The dealer will install a kit that will replace the original shock towers with new versions. Polaris has directly notified registered consumers with units involved in this recall.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
07-543 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 26, 2007
Brand
Polaris
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Model Year 2006 FS Classic, FS Touring, FST Classic, FST Touring and FST Switchback Snowmobiles
Hazard
Loss of Control Hazard
Hazard type
Electric shockCrashes and loss of control
Units
About 2,700
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

Only 2006 model year Polaris snowmobiles are part of this recall. The model and serial number identification decal is located on the right side of the tunnel underneath the seat. The recalled model names and numbers are listed below. Models Affected Model Numbers 2006 FS Classic S06PD7ES 2006 FST Classic S06PD7FS/S06PD7FE 2006 FS Touring S06PT7ES 2006 FST Touring S06PT7FS 2006 FST Switchback S06PS7FS/S06PS7FE

Is my product affected?

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

  • Model Year 2006 FS Classic, FS Touring, FST Classic, FST Touring and FST Switchback Snowmobiles · About 2,700 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Snowmobile
Recalled Snowmobile
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Recalled Snowmobile
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Recalled Snowmobile

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Polaris snowmobile dealers nationwide from February 2005 through March 2007 for between $8,400 and $9,900.; Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn..

Injuries or incidents reported

Polaris has received eight reports of a failure to the upper shock tower due to the inadequate weld. One incident resulted in the driver losing control of the snowmobile and breaking his collarbone.

Consumer contact

Call Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET everyday, or log onto 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?

Model Year 2006 FS Classic, FS Touring, FST Classic, FST Touring and FST Switchback Snowmobiles (About 2,700 units). Only 2006 model year Polaris snowmobiles are part of this recall.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Loss of Control Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using their snowmobile immediately and contact their Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. The dealer will install a kit that will replace the original shock towers with new versions. Polaris has directly notified registered consumers with units involved in this recall.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.