Polaris Snowmobiles
CPSC Recall #16-712 — December 10, 2015
Product
Polaris Snowmobiles
Description
The steering pitman arm or drag link can crack and result in a loss of steering, posing a crash hazard.
Hazard
The steering pitman arm or drag link can crack and result in a loss of steering, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Polaris has received 11 reports of cracked or broken steering pitman arms of which 8 of the 11 reported loss of steering and 3 of the 11 reported a crash. One injury was reported. The consumer did not provide any details as to the extent of the injuries. No property damage claims have been received.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting its customers directly and sending a recall letter to each registered owner.
Units Affected
About 4,700
Sold At
Polaris dealers nationwide from April 2014 through November 2015 for between $8,000 and $13,600.
Manufactured In
United States