CPSCGeneral Alert
Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Equipped with PATRIOT BOOST Engines Due to Fire Haza...
Published: March 28, 2024Recall ID: 24741Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The fuel line between the fuel rails can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Polaris Model Year 2022-2023 Snowmobiles equipped with PATRIOT BOOST engines, including the Pro RMK Slash, RMK Khaos Slash, INDY VR1, and Switchback Assault. The recalled snowmobiles were sold in black and custom color combinations. "POLARIS" is stamped on the front side panel of the vehicles. The VIN and model number are located on the right side of the vehicle's frame.
Affected Products
Model Year 2022-2023 Snowmobiles equipped with PATRIOT BOOST Engines
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Polaris-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Equipped-with-PATRIOT-BOOST-Engines-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert |
| Title | Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Equipped with PATRIOT BOOST Engines Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Polaris-Pro-RMK-Slash.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 Patriot BOOST Pro RMK Slash Snowmobile |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Polaris-RMK-KHAOS-Slash.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 Patriot BOOST RMK KHAOS Slash Snowmobile |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Polaris-Pro-RMK.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 Patriot BOOST Pro RMK Slash Snowmobile |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Polaris-RMK-KHAOS_0.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 Patriot BOOST RMK KHAOS Slash Snowmobile |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Polaris-INDY-VR1.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 Patriot BOOST INDY VR1 Snowmobile |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Polaris-switchbackassault.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 Patriot BOOST Switchback Assault Snowmobile |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Polaris-VIN.png |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Recalled Polaris Snowmobile VIN/Model Number Location |
| Hazards › Name | The fuel line between the fuel rails can leak, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 17 reports of fuel leaks. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Model Year 2022-2023 Snowmobiles equipped with PATRIOT BOOST Engines |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 7,000 (In addition, about 3,100 were sold in Canada) (Polaris MATRYX snowmobiles have been previously recalled in February 2022, August 2022, November 2022, May 2023, and August 2023) |
| Recall I D | 9905 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair to replace the fuel line. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is notifying all dealers and contacting registered owners directly. |
| Retailers › Name | Polaris dealers nationwide from October 2021 through August 2023 for between $19,300 and $22,000. |
| Recall Date | 2024-03-28T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Polaris Model Year 2022-2023 Snowmobiles equipped with PATRIOT BOOST engines, including the Pro RMK Slash, RMK Khaos Slash, INDY VR1, and Switchback Assault. The recalled snowmobiles were sold in black and custom color combinations. "POLARIS" is stamped on the front side panel of the vehicles. The VIN and model number are located on the right side of the vehicle's frame. |
| Recall Number | 24741 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?rn=2023460 |
| Consumer Contact | Polaris Industries 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 News" located under the "Safety" column at the bottom of the page or https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/ to check if your vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in any recalls. Consumers can contact Polaris' owner connections team at Owner.Connections@polaris.com or via an online forum accessible at https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/owner-resources/help-center/email. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-03-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |