Polaris Snowmobiles

CPSC Recall #06-503 — October 13, 2005

Recall #06-503 Date: October 13, 2005 Remedy: New Instructions, Repair

Product

Polaris Snowmobiles

Description

The recall involves all model year 2005 900 Fusion, 900 RMK, 900 Switchback snowmobiles, and select model year 2006 600HO Fusion / RMK / Switchback, 900 Fusion / RMK / Switchback, FS Classic / Touring, and FST Classic / Touring / Switchback snowmobiles. The model and serial number (VIN) identification decal is located on the right-side of the tunnel underneath the seat. See affected model table below.Model Number of Affected Snowmobiles:ModelModel Number2005 900 Fusion  S05MP8DS (A)(B)(C)    2005 900 RMK  S05PL8DS (A)(B)(C)(D) S05PM8DS (A)(B) S05PN8DS S05PN8DE  2005 900 Switchback  S05PS8DS  2006 600 HO Fusion  S06MP6FS (A)(B) S06MC6FS S06ME6FS  2006 600 HO RMK  S06PK6FS (A)  2006 600 HO Switchback  S06PS6FS (A)  2006 900 Fusion  S06MP8DS (A)(B)  2006 900 RMK  S06PL8DS (A)(B) S06PM8DS (A) S06PN8DS (A) S06PR8DS  2006 900 Switchback  S06PS8DS (A)  2006 FS Classic  S06PD7ES  2006 FS Touring  S06PT7ES  2006 FST Classic  S06PD7FS  2006 FST Touring  S06PT7FS  2006 FST Switchback  S06PS7FS  

Hazard

The fuel tank filler neck on these snowmobiles can crack. A crack in the filler neck area may cause the filler neck to separate from the fuel tank. A crack or filler neck separation may allow fuel or fuel vapors to escape from the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately. Polaris has notified registered affected consumers directly about this recall. Contact your Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule an appointment for the fuel neck reinforcement kit installation.

Units Affected

About 16,640

Sold At

Polaris dealers sold these snowmobiles nationwide from August 2004 through September 2005 for between $7,899 and $11,599.

Manufacturer

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Manufactured In

United States