CPSCGeneral Alert
Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Published: July 16, 2020Recall ID: 20764Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The fuel hose can be improperly secured, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves all Model Year 2015-2020 600cc and 800cc AXYS Trail Performance and Crossover snowmobiles with the following model names. The model year and VIN are stamped on the right side of the tunnel. Polaris and the model name are printed on both sides of the hood and on the side panels of the vehicles. Model Year Model Name 2015 RUSH SWITCHBACK 2016 RUSH SWITCHBACK 2017 RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR 2018 RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR 2019 INDY RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR 2020 INDY RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR
Affected Products
Model Year 2015-2020 AXYS Trail Performance and Crossover snowmobiles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Polaris-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert |
| Title | Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-07-16 at 3.08.56 PM_0.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Polaris 2015 RUSH snowmobile |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-07-16 at 3.09.00 PM_0.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Polaris 2015 SWITCHBACK snowmobile |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-07-16 at 3.09.03 PM_0.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Polaris 2016 RUSH snowmobile |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-07-16 at 3.17.08 PM.png |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Polaris 2016 SWITHBACK snowmobile |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-07-16 at 3.09.10 PM.png |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Recalled Polaris 2017 RUSH snowmobile |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-07-16 at 3.09.13 PM.png |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Recalled Polaris 2017 SWITCHBACK snowmobile |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-07-16 at 3.09.16 PM.png |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Recalled Polaris 2017 RMK snowmobile |
| Images › 8 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-07-16 at 3.09.24 PM.png |
| Images › 8 › Caption | Recalled Polaris 2017 VOYAGEUR snowmobile |
| Images › 9 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-07-16 at 3.09.27 PM.png |
| Images › 9 › Caption | Recalled Polaris 2018 RUSH snowmobile |
| Images › 10 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-07-16 at 3.09.30 PM.png |
| Images › 10 › Caption | Recalled Polaris 2018 SWITCHBACK snowmobile |
| Images › 11 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-07-16 at 3.09.32 PM.png |
| Images › 11 › Caption | Recalled Polaris 2018 RMK snowmobile |
| Images › 12 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-07-16 at 3.09.35 PM.png |
| Images › 12 › Caption | Recalled Polaris 2018 VOYAGEUR snowmobile |
| Images › 13 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-07-16 at 3.09.38 PM.png |
| Images › 13 › Caption | Recalled Polaris 2019 RUSH snowmobile |
| Images › 14 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-07-16 at 3.09.42 PM.png |
| Images › 14 › Caption | Recalled Polaris 2019 SWITCHBACK snowmobile |
| Images › 15 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-07-16 at 3.09.45 PM.png |
| Images › 15 › Caption | Recalled Polaris 2019 RMK snowmobile |
| Images › 16 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-07-16 at 3.09.49 PM.png |
| Images › 16 › Caption | Recalled Polaris 2019 VOYAGEUR snowmobile |
| Images › 17 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-07-16 at 3.09.52 PM.png |
| Images › 17 › Caption | Recalled Polaris 2019 INDY snowmobile |
| Images › 18 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-07-16 at 3.09.56 PM.png |
| Images › 18 › Caption | Recalled Polaris 2020 RUSH snowmobile |
| Images › 19 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-07-16 at 3.09.59 PM.png |
| Images › 19 › Caption | Recalled Polaris 2020 RUSH snowmobile |
| Images › 20 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-07-16 at 3.10.02 PM.png |
| Images › 20 › Caption | Recalled Polaris 2020 RMK snowmobile |
| Images › 21 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-07-16 at 3.10.05 PM.png |
| Images › 21 › Caption | Recalled Polaris 2020 VOYAGEUR snowmobile |
| Images › 22 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-07-16 at 3.10.08 PM.png |
| Images › 22 › Caption | Recalled Polaris 2020 INDY snowmobile |
| Hazards › Name | The fuel hose can be improperly secured, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Polaris has received 13 reports of improperly secured fuel hoses. No fires or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Model Year 2015-2020 AXYS Trail Performance and Crossover snowmobiles |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 41,200 (In addition, about 16,100 units were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 8860 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and, if needed, a free repair. Polaris is notifying dealers and contacting registered owners directly. |
| Retailers › Name | Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2013 through April 2020 for between $7,400 and $15,100. |
| Recall Date | 2020-07-16T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all Model Year 2015-2020 600cc and 800cc AXYS Trail Performance and Crossover snowmobiles with the following model names. The model year and VIN are stamped on the right side of the tunnel. Polaris and the model name are printed on both sides of the hood and on the side panels of the vehicles. Model Year Model Name 2015 RUSH SWITCHBACK 2016 RUSH SWITCHBACK 2017 RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR 2018 RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR 2019 INDY RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR 2020 INDY RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR |
| Recall Number | 20764 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Polaris Industries Inc., Medina, Minn. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?rn=2020170 |
| Consumer Contact | Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com and click on Product Safety Announcements for more information. In addition, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the “Product Safety Recalls” page to see if your vehicle is included in any recalls. |
| Last Publish Date | 2020-07-16T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |