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Polaris Snowmobiles with Electric Starts and Models with Electric Start Kits

CPSC Recall #06-545 — April 10, 2006

Recall #06-545 Date: April 10, 2006 Remedy: Repair

Product

Polaris Snowmobiles with Electric Starts and Models with Electric Start Kits

Description

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 1,380 2006 model Polaris snowmobiles with electric starts and about 1,940 models with electric start kits. The fastener torque securing the starter motor to the engine crankcase may not have been accurately applied during the manufacture of these snowmobiles or during the installation of an accessory starter. An improperly torqued starter motor fastener bolt may become loose and fall out allowing the bolt to interfere with the lower steering drag link. This could allow the consumer to experience a loss of steering control.Name of Product: Polaris Snowmobiles with Electric Starts and Models with Electric Start KitsUnits: About 1,380 2006 Models with factory-equipped electric start. Polaris distributed about 1,940 electric start kits that could be installed on certain 2005 or 2006 snowmobiles.Manufacturer/Importer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.Hazard: The fastener torque securing the starter motor to the engine crankcase may not have been accurately applied during the manufacture of these snowmobiles or during the installation of an accessory starter. An improperly torqued starter motor fastener bolt may become loose and fall out allowing the bolt to interfere with the lower steering drag link. This could allow the consumer to experience a loss of steering control.Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has received 18 reports of incidents involving loss of steering ability, with one reported minor injury.Description: The recall includes Polaris Model Year 2006 700IQ Classic, 700 IQ Touring, Select Model Year 2005 900 Fusion, 900 RMK, 900 Switchback, Select Model Year 2006 700 IQ Fusion, RMK, and Select Model Year 2006 900 Fusion, RMK Switchback Snowmobiles with Accessory Electric Start Kits.The model and serial number (VIN) identification decal is located on the right-side of the tunnel underneath the seat.The table below lists all models possibly affected by the recall.Model(s) AffectedModel Numbers2005 900 Fusion (With Accessory Electric Start Kit)S05MP8DS (A)(B)(C)2005 900 Switchback (With Accessory Electric Start Kit)S05PS8DS2005 900 RMK (With Accessory Electric Start Kit)S05PL8DS (A)(B)(C)(D)S05PL8DEBS05PM8DS (A)(B) S05PN8DSS05PN8DE2006 700 Classic (Electric Start Standard)S06PD7HS2006 700 Touring (Electric Start Standard)S06PT7HSS06PT7HE2006 700 Fusion (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit)S06MP7HS (A)(B) S06ME7HS2006 700 RMK (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit)S06PK7HS (A)(B) S06PL7HS (A)(B) S06PM7HS (A)2006 900 Fusion (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit)S06MP8DS (A)(B) S06ME8DS2006 900 Switchback (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit)S06PS8DS (A)2006 900 RMK (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit)S06PL8DS (A)(B) S06PM8DS (A) S06PN8DS (A) S06PR8DSNote: Not all Model Year 2005 and 2006 snowmobiles are affectedManufactured In: United StatesSold by: Polaris snowmobile dealers nationwide from August 2004 through March 2006 for between $10,000 and $12,600.What to Do: Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notice from Polaris. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can call Polaris toll-free at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and 12 midnight ET everyday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com.  

Hazard

The fastener torque securing the starter motor to the engine crankcase may not have been accurately applied during the manufacture of these snowmobiles or during the installation of an accessory starter. An improperly torqued starter motor fastener bolt may become loose and fall out allowing the bolt to interfere with the lower steering drag link. This could allow the consumer to experience a loss of steering control.

Incidents / Injuries

Polaris has received 18 reports of incidents involving loss of steering ability, with one reported minor injury.

Remedy

Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notice from Polaris. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.

Units Affected

About 1,380 2006 Models with factory-equipped electric start. Polaris distributed about 1,940 electric start kits that could be installed on certain 2005 or 2006 snowmobiles.

Sold At

Polaris snowmobile dealers nationwide from August 2004 through March 2006 for between $10,000 and $12,600.

Manufacturer

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Importer

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Manufactured In

United States

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