CPSCGeneral Alert
Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard
Published: July 1, 2009Recall ID: 09748Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Bolts on the rear suspension can break causing the rail tip to become dislodged and interfere with the snowmobile's track. This can cause the track to lock up and the rider to lose control of the snowmobile, posing a risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves 2009 Polaris 800 Assault RMK 146 snowmobiles model numbers S09PL8EE and S09PL8ES. "Assault 800" is printed on the snowmobile's hood. "Polaris" is written on the seat. The model number is located on the right side of the tunnel below the seat. The snowmobiles are red and black.
Affected Products
2009 Polaris Assault model Snowmobiles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Polaris-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Loss-of-Control-Hazard |
| Title | Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/fb07a3453d284f3f9446604ed46aed50.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Snowmobile |
| Hazards › Name | Bolts on the rear suspension can break causing the rail tip to become dislodged and interfere with the snowmobile's track. This can cause the track to lock up and the rider to lose control of the snowmobile, posing a risk of injury. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received reports of eight incidents in which the rail tip bolts broke, two of which resulted in the rider being ejected from the snowmobile. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | 2009 Polaris Assault model Snowmobiles |
| Products › Type | Snowmobiles |
| Products › Category I D | 2138 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 800 |
| Recall I D | 6053 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact any Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall. |
| Retailers › Name | Polaris dealers nationwide from September 2008 through June 2009 for about $10,600. |
| Recall Date | 2009-07-01T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves 2009 Polaris 800 Assault RMK 146 snowmobiles model numbers S09PL8EE and S09PL8ES. "Assault 800" is printed on the snowmobile's hood. "Polaris" is written on the seat. The model number is located on the right side of the tunnel below the seat. The snowmobiles are red and black. |
| Recall Number | 09748 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |