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Product Recall Number: 07-543

Why was Model Year 2006 FS Classic, FS Touring, FST Classic, FST Touring and FST Switchback Snowmobiles recalled?

The right and left front suspension shock towers can separate due to inadequate welding during the manufacturing process. Separation of the welded joints can result in stiffer steering or the shock mount failing suddenly, causing the rider to lose control of the snowmobile and crash.

Model Year 2006 FS Classic, FS Touring, FST Classic, FST Touring and FST Switchback Snowmobiles
Here's product recall specific data for Model Year 2006 FS Classic, FS Touring, FST Classic, FST Touring and FST Switchback Snowmobiles.

  • Product Recall Number: 07-543

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-04-25

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Model Year 2006 FS Classic, FS Touring, FST Classic, FST Touring and FST Switchback Snowmobiles

  • Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 2,700 Model Year 2006 FS Classic, FS Touring, FST Classic, FST Touring and FST Switchback Snowmobiles. The right and left front suspension shock towers can separate due to inadequate welding during the manufacturing process. Separation of the welded joints can result in stiffer steering or the shock mount failing suddenly, causing the rider to lose control of the snowmobile and crash.Name of Product: Model Year 2006 FS Classic, FS Touring, FST Classic, FST Touring and FST Switchback SnowmobilesUnits: About 2,700Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.Hazard: The right and left front suspension shock towers can separate due to inadequate welding during the manufacturing process. Separation of the welded joints can result in stiffer steering or the shock mount failing suddenly, causing the rider to lose control of the snowmobile and crash.Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has received eight reports of a failure to the upper shock tower due to the inadequate weld. One incident resulted in the driver losing control of the snowmobile and breaking his collarbone.Description: Only 2006 model year Polaris snowmobiles are part of this recall. The model and serial number identification decal is located on the right side of the tunnel underneath the seat. The recalled model names and numbers are listed below.Models AffectedModel Numbers2006 FS ClassicS06PD7ES2006 FST ClassicS06PD7FS/S06PD7FE2006 FS TouringS06PT7ES2006 FST TouringS06PT7FS2006 FST SwitchbackS06PS7FS/S06PS7FESold at: Polaris snowmobile dealers nationwide from February 2005 through March 2007 for between $8,400 and $9,900.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should stop using their snowmobile immediately and contact their Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. The dealer will install a kit that will replace the original shock towers with new versions. Polaris has directly notified registered consumers with units involved in this recall.Consumer Contact: Call Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET every day, or log onto the company's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com.

  • Hazard Description: The right and left front suspension shock towers can separate due to inadequate welding during the manufacturing process. Separation of the welded joints can result in stiffer steering or the shock mount failing suddenly, causing the rider to lose control of the snowmobile and crash.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 2,700

  • Incidents: Polaris has received eight reports of a failure to the upper shock tower due to the inadequate weld. One incident resulted in the driver losing control of the snowmobile and breaking his collarbone.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using their snowmobile immediately and contact their Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. The dealer will install a kit that will replace the original shock towers with new versions. Polaris has directly notified registered consumers with units involved in this recall.

  • Sold At: Polaris snowmobile dealers nationwide from February 2005 through March 2007 for between $8,400 and $9,900.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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