CPSCGeneral Alert
Polaris Recalls Timbersled Snow Bike Conversion Kits Due to Crash Hazard (Recall...
Published: February 23, 2023Recall ID: 23728Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The QuickDrive fastener can loosen while operating, leading to brake failure, posing a crash hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Model Year 2023 Timbersled ARO and RIOT Pro snow bike conversion kits. The kits are used to convert off road motorcycles or dirt bikes to snow bikes. It includes a front ski and rear track system that replaces the tires on the bike. They were sold in black, blue, orange, red and white colors. Timbersled and the model name are printed on both sides of the unit. The model number and VIN (also referred to as the serial number) are located on a decal on the inside of the right-hand frame rail.
Affected Products
Polaris Timbersled Snow Bike Conversion Kits
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Polaris-Recalls-Timbersled-Snow-Bike-Conversion-Kits-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert |
| Title | Polaris Recalls Timbersled Snow Bike Conversion Kits Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RecalledSnowBikeConversionKit.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Snow Bike Conversion Kit |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RecalledPolarisModelYear2023TimbersledAROPro.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 Timbersled ARO Pro |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RecalledPolarisModelYear2023TimbersledRIOTPro.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 Timbersled RIOT Pro |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RecalledPolarisModelYear2023TimbersledAROandRIOTProVINandserialnumberlocation.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 Timbersled ARO and RIOT Pro VIN and serial number locatione |
| Hazards › Name | The QuickDrive fastener can loosen while operating, leading to brake failure, posing a crash hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received seven reports of loose fasteners. No crashes or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Polaris Timbersled Snow Bike Conversion Kits |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 780 |
| Recall I D | 9544 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow bike kits and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting registered owners. |
| Retailers › Name | Polaris dealers nationwide from January 2022 through December 2022 for about $7,600. |
| Recall Date | 2023-02-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Model Year 2023 Timbersled ARO and RIOT Pro snow bike conversion kits. The kits are used to convert off road motorcycles or dirt bikes to snow bikes. It includes a front ski and rear track system that replaces the tires on the bike. They were sold in black, blue, orange, red and white colors. Timbersled and the model name are printed on both sides of the unit. The model number and VIN (also referred to as the serial number) are located on a decal on the inside of the right-hand frame rail. |
| Recall Number | 23728 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Polaris Industries Inc. 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 "Off Road Safety Recalls" at the bottom of the page or www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls to check if your vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in any recalls. |
| Last Publish Date | 2023-02-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |