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Snowmobile Recalled by Polaris

Recall 96-116 · May 2, 1996 · Polaris

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

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
96-116 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 2, 1996
Brand
Polaris
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Polaris 440 snowmobiles; Polaris 500 Carb snowmobiles; Polaris 500 EFI RMK snowmobiles; Polaris 500 EFI SKS snowmobiles; Polaris 500 EFI snowmobiles; Polaris 500 RMK snowmobiles; Polaris 500 SKS snowmobiles; Polaris Classic snowmobiles; Polaris Classic Touring snowmobiles; Polaris Trail snowmobiles; Polaris Trail Tourin snowmobiles; Polaris XLT Touring snowmobiles
Hazard
Crashes and loss of control hazard
Hazard type
Crashes and loss of control
Last updated by CPSC
May 2, 1996

What was recalled

Snowmobile Recalled 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 May 1, 1996 (301) 504-7908 Release # 96-116 CPSC and Polaris Announce Snowmobile Recall 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 19,327 Polaris snowmobiles. On some snowmobiles, the handlebars were not completely welded to the steering posts. If the handlebars break, a driver could lose control of the snowmobile and cause an accident or crash. Polaris is aware of three snowmobile accidents resulting from the handlebars breaking due to an incomplete weld. One driver received a minor injury. In January, Polaris initiated this recall by contacting consumers directly through letters and Polaris service bulletin number SB96-05. This recall affects the following 1996 model year Polaris snowmobiles: Model name Model Number XLT Touring model numbers 0963357 and E963357 Classic model number 0963865 500 SKS model numbers 0962564 and E962564 500 EFI model number 0963774 500 EFI RMK model number 0962974 Trail model number 0962761 Classic Touring model numbers 0963365 and E963365 500 (Carb) model number 0962764 500 RMK model number 0962964 500 EFI SKS model number 0962574 Trail Tourin model numbers 0962262 and E962262 440 model number 0962760 The recalled snowmobiles have serial numbers within the following ranges: 2623600 through 2633599; 2649419 through 2650441; 2673200 through 2687804; 2696969 through 2698569; 2833600 through 2833640; and 2619488. The serial number is located on the right side of the tunnel where drivers place their right foot. Polaris dealers sold the snowmobiles nationwide from March 1995 through April 1996 for suggested retail prices between $5,000 and $7,000 each, depending on the model. Consumers who own these snowmobiles should stop using them immediately and return them to any authorized Polaris dealer for inspection, unless they have already responded to the letter they received regarding this and had their snowmobile inspected. If necessary, the handlebars will be replaced at no charge. 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 440 snowmobiles
  • Polaris 500 Carb snowmobiles
  • Polaris 500 EFI RMK snowmobiles
  • Polaris 500 EFI SKS snowmobiles
  • Polaris 500 EFI snowmobiles
  • Polaris 500 RMK snowmobiles
  • Polaris 500 SKS snowmobiles
  • Polaris Classic snowmobiles
  • Polaris Classic Touring snowmobiles
  • Polaris Trail snowmobiles
  • Polaris Trail Tourin snowmobiles
  • Polaris XLT Touring 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 440 snowmobiles; Polaris 500 Carb snowmobiles; Polaris 500 EFI RMK snowmobiles; Polaris 500 EFI SKS snowmobiles; Polaris 500 EFI snowmobiles; Polaris 500 RMK snowmobiles; Polaris 500 SKS snowmobiles; Polaris Classic snowmobiles; Polaris Classic Touring snowmobiles; Polaris Trail snowmobiles; Polaris Trail Tourin snowmobiles; Polaris XLT Touring snowmobiles. S.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Crashes and loss of control hazard.

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 May 2, 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.