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Snowmobile Retrofit by Polaris

Recall 96-109 · April 24, 1996 · Polaris

What to doFollow the instructions in the official CPSC notice below.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
96-109 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 24, 1996
Brand
Polaris
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Polaris Storm snowmobiles; Polaris Ultra snowmobiles; Polaris XCR SP snowmobiles
Last updated by CPSC
April 24, 1996

What was recalled

Snowmobile Retrofit by Polaris NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Media Relations April 24, 1996 (301) 504-7908 Release # 96-109 CPSC and Polaris Announce Snowmobile Retrofit WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polaris Industries Partners L.P. of Minneapolis, Minn., is announcing the voluntary recall of about 19,320 snowmobiles, model years 1994, 1995, and 1996. The snowmobile's engine coolant tank may expand, interfering with the operation of the brakes. Snowmobile drivers or riders could be injured or killed if the brakes fail. Polaris is aware of one injury allegedly involving the snowmobile coolant tank. This recall affects the following Polaris snowmobiles: Model Year and Name Model Numbers 1994 and 1995 Storm and Storm SKS model numbers 0945782, E945782, 0945582, E945582, 0955782, E955782, 0955582, and E955582 1996 Storm model numbers 0965782, and E965782 1996 Storm SKS model numbers 0965582, and E965582 1996 Storm RMK model number 0965982 1996 Ultra model numbers 0960578 and E960578 1996 Ultra SKS model numbers 0960678 and E960678 1996 Ultra RMK model number 0960978 1996 600 XCR SP model number 0965677 Polaris dealers sold the snowmobiles nationwide from March 1993 through April 1996 for suggested retail prices between $6,000 and $9,000 each, depending on the model. Consumers who own these snowmobiles should stop using them immediately and return them to any authorized Polaris dealer for free installation of a support bracket kit, which will prevent the expansion from occurring. For the location of the nearest Polaris dealer, consumers should call (800) POLARIS. CPSC urges consumers who own Polaris snowmobiles to participate in this retrofit program as part of their regular, post-season snowmobile maintenance procedures.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Polaris Storm snowmobiles
  • Polaris Ultra snowmobiles
  • Polaris XCR SP snowmobiles

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Polaris.

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 Storm snowmobiles; Polaris Ultra snowmobiles; Polaris XCR SP snowmobiles. S.

What should I do if I own one?

Follow the instructions in the official CPSC recall notice linked on this page.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 24, 1996. 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.