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Polaris Recalls Pro-RMK Snowmobiles Due to Injury, Death Hazard

Name: Polaris Recalls Pro-RMK Snowmobiles Due to Injury, Death Hazard
Brand: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
SKU: CPSC-13711
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: December 18, 2012Recall ID: 13711Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The bolt attaching the front, lower left shock can fail and cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle. This poses a serious hazard of injury or death.

Product Description & Identification

The recall involves 2013 Polaris Pro-RMK 600 and 800 snowmobiles. The snowmobiles come in red, white and black. "Pro-RMK" is on the lower right and left sides of the hood. The engine size and the letters "ES" or the words "Limited Edition" are on the upper right and left sides of the hood. The numbers "155" or "163" are on the rear of the tunnel. "Polaris" appears on the sides of the seat. The model number and serial number can be found on the right hand side of the tunnel below the seat. This recall includes the models listed below: Model Name Model Number 600 PRO RMK 155 S13CG6GSA 800 PRO RMK 163 S13CH8GSA 800 PRO RMK 163 ES S13CH8GSL

Affected Products

Snowmobiles

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Polaris-Recalls-Pro-RMK-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Injury-Death-Hazard-
Title	Polaris Recalls Pro-RMK Snowmobiles Due to Injury, Death Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.135661.1-13711%2520600%2520ProRMK%2520155%2520LARGE.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	600 PRO RMK 155
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.135663.2-13711%2520800%2520ProRMK%2520163%2520and%2520163ES%2520LARGE.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	800 PRO RMK 163 and 163 ES
Hazards › Name	The bolt attaching the front, lower left shock can fail and cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle. This poses a serious hazard of injury or death.
Injuries › Name	No incidents or reports have been received.
Products › Name	Snowmobiles
Products › Type	Snowmobiles
Products › Category I D	2138
Products › Number Of Units	About 82
Recall I D	1483
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact any Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.
Retailers › Name	Polaris Snowmobile dealers nationwide from August 2012 through October 2012 for between $10,800 and $12,500.
Recall Date	2012-12-18T00:00:00
Description	The recall involves 2013 Polaris Pro-RMK 600 and 800 snowmobiles. The snowmobiles come in red, white and black. "Pro-RMK" is on the lower right and left sides of the hood. The engine size and the letters "ES" or the words "Limited Edition" are on the upper right and left sides of the hood. The numbers "155" or "163" are on the rear of the tunnel. "Polaris" appears on the sides of the seat. The model number and serial number can be found on the right hand side of the tunnel below the seat. This recall includes the models listed below: Model Name Model Number 600 PRO RMK 155 S13CG6GSA 800 PRO RMK 163 S13CH8GSA 800 PRO RMK 163 ES S13CH8GSL
Recall Number	13711
Manufacturers › Name	Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	Polaris; toll-free at (888) 704-5290, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.polaris.com, then select "Company" on the top menu, then select News and Events for more information.
Last Publish Date	2015-01-13T00:00:00
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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