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Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard

Name: Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard
Brand: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
SKU: CPSC-07543
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: April 26, 2007Recall ID: 07543Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The right and left front suspension shock towers can separate due to inadequate welding during the manufacturing process. Separation of the welded joints can result in stiffer steering or the shock mount failing suddenly, causing the rider to lose control of the snowmobile and crash.

Product Description & Identification

Only 2006 model year Polaris snowmobiles are part of this recall. The model and serial number identification decal is located on the right side of the tunnel underneath the seat. The recalled model names and numbers are listed below. Models Affected Model Numbers 2006 FS Classic S06PD7ES 2006 FST Classic S06PD7FS/S06PD7FE 2006 FS Touring S06PT7ES 2006 FST Touring S06PT7FS 2006 FST Switchback S06PS7FS/S06PS7FE

Affected Products

Model Year 2006 FS Classic, FS Touring, FST Classic, FST Touring and FST Switchback Snowmobiles

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Polaris-Industries-Inc-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Loss-of-Control-Hazard
Title	Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/75ee547ca1d6457ea11dfb2732d08382.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Snowmobile
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0aa1a983cfc649f6a22b0d973e9295b5.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Snowmobile
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/eb54beca35744dc1a41bb57a4f4a60c9.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Recalled Snowmobile
Hazards › Name	The right and left front suspension shock towers can separate due to inadequate welding during the manufacturing process. Separation of the welded joints can result in stiffer steering or the shock mount failing suddenly, causing the rider to lose control of the snowmobile and crash.
Injuries › Name	Polaris has received eight reports of a failure to the upper shock tower due to the inadequate weld. One incident resulted in the driver losing control of the snowmobile and breaking his collarbone.
Products › Name	Model Year 2006 FS Classic, FS Touring, FST Classic, FST Touring and FST Switchback Snowmobiles
Products › Type	Snowmobiles
Products › Category I D	2138
Products › Number Of Units	About 2,700
Recall I D	3816
Remedies › Name	Consumers should stop using their snowmobile immediately and contact their Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. The dealer will install a kit that will replace the original shock towers with new versions. Polaris has directly notified registered consumers with units involved in this recall.
Retailers › Name	Polaris snowmobile dealers nationwide from February 2005 through March 2007 for between $8,400 and $9,900.
Recall Date	2007-04-26T00:00:00
Description	Only 2006 model year Polaris snowmobiles are part of this recall. The model and serial number identification decal is located on the right side of the tunnel underneath the seat. The recalled model names and numbers are listed below. Models Affected Model Numbers 2006 FS Classic S06PD7ES 2006 FST Classic S06PD7FS/S06PD7FE 2006 FS Touring S06PT7ES 2006 FST Touring S06PT7FS 2006 FST Switchback S06PS7FS/S06PS7FE
Recall Number	07543
Manufacturers › Name	Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Consumer Contact	Call Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET everyday, or log onto the company's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmPolaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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