Polaris Snowmobiles
CPSC Recall #98-026 — November 12, 1997
Product
Polaris Snowmobiles
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polaris Industries Inc. of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 20,670 snowmobiles to replace their steering pitman arms, which are part of the steering mechanism.The snowmobile's steering pitman arm can crack in the weld area, and consumers can lose control of the snowmobile and crash.Polaris has received 21 reports of steering pitman arms cracking and, in some instances, consumers have lost control of the snowmobiles. No injuries have been reported.The following snowmobiles are involved in this recall:Model Year and Name Model Number1997 440 XC09717601997 XCF09716431997 600 XC0971776 and E9717761997 600 XCR0975677 and E9756771997 600 XCR SEH9756771997 700 SKS097566 and E9705661997 700 RMK09709661997 Ultra SP09706781997 Ultra SPX0975678 and E9756781997 Ultra SPX SEH9756781998 600 RMK09709581998 XLT SP09857761998 600 XCR09756771998 700 RMK09709661998 700 XCR0975678Polaris previously has sent direct mail notification of this recall to dealers and registered owners.The model number is on the identification plate on the right side of the snowmobile's tunnel, close to where the operator's ankle would be if seated on the snowmobile.Polaris dealers nationwide sold the snowmobiles from March 1996 through October 1997 for between $6,200 and $7,700, depending on the model.Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact their Polaris dealer to have the steering pitman arm replaced for free. For the location of the nearest Polaris dealer, consumers should call (800) POLARIS between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. EST Monday through Friday.
Hazard
Steering pitman arms are being recalled for replacement, which are part of the steering mechanism.
Incidents / Injuries
The snowmobile's steering pitman arm can crack in the weld area, and consumers can lose control of the snowmobile and crash.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact their Polaris dealer to have the steering pitman arm replaced for free.
Units Affected
About 20,670
Sold At
Polaris dealers nationwide sold the snowmobiles from March 1996 through October 1997 for between $6,200 and $7,700, depending on the model.