Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Certain Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 08516 · announced November 6, 2007 · Polaris Industries · 28,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves certain model year 2004-2007 Polaris snowmobiles. The model number and serial number (VIN) identification decal is located on the right side of the tunnel underneath the seat.
The hazard
The fuel tank filler neck can crack and separate allowing fuel or fuel vapors to leak from the fuel tank. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact their Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule a free installation of a new fuel tank assembly. Polaris has directly notified registered consumers who have not already received a repair.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received 1,048 reports of the filler neck cracking or leaking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2003 through October 2007 for between $4,100 and $11,600.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Polaris at (888) 704-5290 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.