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Polaris Recalls Pro-RMK Snowmobiles Due to Injury, Death Hazard

Recall 13-711 · December 18, 2012 · Polaris

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the vehicles 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
13-711 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 18, 2012
Brand
Polaris
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Snowmobiles
Hazard
Injury, Death Hazard
Hazard type
Electric shockCrashes and loss of control
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 82
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
January 13, 2015

What was recalled

The recall involves 2013 Polaris Pro-RMK 600 and 800 snowmobiles. The snowmobiles come in red, white and black. "Pro-RMK" is on the lower right and left sides of the hood. The engine size and the letters "ES" or the words "Limited Edition" are on the upper right and left sides of the hood. The numbers "155" or "163" are on the rear of the tunnel. "Polaris" appears on the sides of the seat. The model number and serial number can be found on the right hand side of the tunnel below the seat. This recall includes the models listed below: Model Name Model Number 600 PRO RMK 155 S13CG6GSA 800 PRO RMK 163 S13CH8GSA 800 PRO RMK 163 ES S13CH8GSL

Is my product affected?

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

  • Snowmobiles · About 82 units

Photos from the recall notice

600 PRO RMK 155
600 PRO RMK 155
800 PRO RMK 163 and 163 ES
800 PRO RMK 163 and 163 ES

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Polaris Snowmobile dealers nationwide from August 2012 through October 2012 for between $10,800 and $12,500.; Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn..

Injuries or incidents reported

No incidents or reports have been received.

Consumer contact

Polaris; toll-free at (888) 704-5290, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.polaris.com, then select "Company" on the top menu, then select News and Events for more information.

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?

Snowmobiles (About 82 units). The recall involves 2013 Polaris Pro-RMK 600 and 800 snowmobiles.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Injury, Death Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles 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 January 13, 2015. 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.