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Polaris Snowmobiles -- See affected model table.

CPSC Recall #05-575 — May 18, 2005

Recall Summary

Recall Number05-575
Recall DateMay 18, 2005
Remedy Type—
Units AffectedAbout 14,000
ManufacturerPolaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Manufactured InUnited States

Where It Was Sold

Polaris dealers sold these snowmobiles nationwide from July 1
2003 through May 1
2005 for between $4
099 and $9
999.

Product

Polaris Snowmobiles -- See affected model table.

Description

Only select model year Polaris snowmobiles are part of this recall. 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: ModelsModel Numbers ModelsModel Numbers2004 Indy 340S04NB3AES04NB3AS2004 550 PRO XS04NX5BES04NX5BS 2004 Indy 500S04NB4BS2004 600 PRO XS04NX6ES 2004 340 ClassicS04ND3AS2004 700 PRO XS04NX7CS 2004 500 ClassicS04ND4BS (A)2004 800 PRO XS04NX8CS 2004 550 ClassicS04ND5BS2004 600 PRO X2S04NY6EES04NY6ESS04NY6ER 2004 600 ClassicS04ND6ES (A)(B)2004 700 PRO X2S04NY7CES04NY7CS 2004 700 ClassicS04ND7CS (A)2004 800 PRO X2S04NY8CES04NY8CS 2004 800 ClassicS04ND8CS (A) (B)2004 800 PRO XRS04NZ8CS (A)S04NZ8CES04NZ8CR 2004 Frontier ClassicS04ND7DS (A)2005 Indy 500S05NB4BS 2004 Super SportS04NE5BSS04NP5BS (A)(B)2005 340 ClassicS05ND3AS 2004 500 XC SPS04NE5CSS04NP5CS (A)(C)2005 500 ClassicS05ND4BS 2004 600 XC SPS04NE6ESS04NP6ES (A)(C)2005 550 ClassicS05ND5BS 2004 700 XC SPS04NE7CSS04NP7CS (C)2005 600 ClassicS05ND6ES 2004 800 XC SPS04NE8CSS04NP8CS (C)2005 Super Sport M10S05NE5BS 2004 Trail RMKS04NJ5BS (A)2005 Super SportS05NP5BSA 2004 600 RMKS04NK6ES (A)(B)(C)2005 500 XC SP M10S05NE5CS 2004 700 RMKS04NK7CS (A)(B)(C)S04NL7CS (A)(B)(C)2005 500 XC SPS05NP5CS (A) (B) 2004 800 RMKS04NK8CS (A)(B)(C)S04NL8CS (A)(B)(C)S04NM8CS (A)(B)(C)S04NM8CR2005 600 XC SP M10S05NE6ES 2004 600 SwitchbackS04NS6ES (C)(D)2005 600 XC SPS05NP6ES (A)(B) 2004 700 SwitchbackS04NS7CS (C)(D)2005 600 SwitchbackS05NS6ES (A)(B) 2004 800 SwitchbackS04NS8CS (C)(D)2005 800 SwitchbackS05NS8CSA 2004 340 TouringS04NT3AES04NT3AS2005 Trail RMKS05NJ5BS (A) 2004 Trail TouringS04NT5BES04NT5BS2005 600 RMKS05NK6ES (A) 2004 600 Classic TouringS04NT6ES2005 Indy 340 TouringS05NT3AS 2004 700 Classic TouringS04NT7CES04NT7CS2005 Trail Touring DeluxeS05NT5BS 2004 800 Classic TouringS04NT8CES04NT8CS2005 600 TouringS05NT6ES (A)(B) 2004 Sport TouringS04NU5BS2005 800 TouringS05NT8CS   2005 Frontier TouringS05NT7DS 

Hazard

The fuel tank filler neck may develop a crack at the base where the filler neck meets the fuel tank assembly. This may cause the neck to separate from the fuel tank assembly and allow fuel to escape from the tank, potentially creating a fire hazard.

Incidents & Injuries

Polaris has received 9 reports of the filler neck cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy Instructions

Free repair. Contact your Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule an appointment for the fuel neck reinforcement kit installation. If your Polaris dealership finds the filler neck cracked, your dealership has been instructed to replace the complete fuel tank assembly. Polaris has notified registered affected consumers directly about this recall.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a remedy at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (refund, replacement, or repair) at no cost to you.

If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.

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