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Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury to Riders

Recall 08-593 · July 11, 2008 · Polaris

What to doConsumers should stop using the recalled snowmobiles immediately, and contact any Polaris Snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-593 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 11, 2008
Brand
Polaris
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
550 LX, Trail Touring, and Trail Touring Deluxe snowmobiles
Hazard
Risk of Injury to Riders
Units
About 1,360
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

The recall involves 2008 Polaris 550 LX, Trail Touring and Trail Touring Deluxe snowmobiles. The model and serial number identification decal is located on the right side of the tunnel below the seat. The recalled model names and numbers are listed below. There is also a limited quantity of suspect parts (about 290) that were sold to consumers for service work or accessory starter installations. These parts could fit on various 2003 through 2007 models of snowmobiles and were sold from March 3, 2007 through October 22, 2007. Model Number Model Year Market Name S08ND5BS 2008 550 LX S08NT5BS 2008 Trail Touring S08NT5BE 2008 Trail Touring S08NT5BSA 2008 Trail Touring Deluxe S08NT5BSF 2008 Trail Touring Deluxe

Is my product affected?

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

  • 550 LX, Trail Touring, and Trail Touring Deluxe snowmobiles · About 1,360 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Snowmobile
Recalled Snowmobile
Recalled Snowmobile
Recalled Snowmobile

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2007 through June 2008 for between $5,900 and $6,300.; Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received 10 reports of loose ring-gear attachment bolts or broken gear teeth. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For further information, contact Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit 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?

550 LX, Trail Touring, and Trail Touring Deluxe snowmobiles (About 1,360 units). The recall involves 2008 Polaris 550 LX, Trail Touring and Trail Touring Deluxe snowmobiles.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Injury to Riders.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using the recalled snowmobiles immediately, and contact any Polaris Snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about 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.