Polaris "900 Fusion" and "900 RMK 151" snowmobiles
Published December 7, 2004
Summary
CPSC records recall 05522, published December 7, 2004. Recalling firm: Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn.; Reported units: About 2,580.
What's the hazard
The fuel connections between the fuel line and the fuel pump and fuel filter can leak. Failure of the fuel connection can result in leaking fuel and a possible fire, which can result in severe injury or death. In addition, the drive shaft may have been incorrectly heat treated, resulting in brittle drive shafts that could fail at lower loads than the shafts were originally designed to meet. Failure of the drive shaft can result in a loss of braking of the snowmobile and severe injury or death.
What to do
Free repair. Contact your Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment to install fuel line connection clamps and a replacement drive shaft. Polaris has notified consumers directly about this recall.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn.
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn.
- Distributor
- Polaris dealers sold these snowmobiles nationwide, from June 30, 2004 to October 7, 2004, for between $9,499 and $10,299.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Polaris "900 Fusion" and "900 RMK 151" snowmobiles recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 05522 on December 7, 2004. Reported hazard: The fuel connections between the fuel line and the fuel pump and fuel filter can leak. Failure of the fuel connection can result in leaking fuel and a possible fire, which can result in severe injury or death. In addition, the drive shaft may have been incorrectly heat treated, resulting in brittle drive shafts that could fail at lower loads than the shafts were originally designed to meet. Failure of the drive shaft can result in a loss of braking of the snowmobile and severe injury or death.
What should I do if I have this product?
Free repair. Contact your Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment to install fuel line connection clamps and a replacement drive shaft. Polaris has notified consumers directly about this recall.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn..