Product Recall Number: 08-516
Why was Snowmobiles recalled?
The fuel tank filler neck can crack and separate allowing fuel or fuel vapors to leak from the fuel tank. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 08-516
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-11-05
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Snowmobiles
Description: This recall involves certain model year 2004-2007 Polaris snowmobiles. The model number and serial number (VIN) identification decal is located on the right side of the tunnel underneath the seat. See the chart of model numbers included in this recall.
Hazard Description: The fuel tank filler neck can crack and separate allowing fuel or fuel vapors to leak from the fuel tank. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 28,000
Incidents: The firm has received 1,048 reports of the filler neck cracking or leaking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact their Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule a free installation of a new fuel tank assembly. Polaris has directly notified registered consumers who have not already received a repair.
Sold At: Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2003 through October 2007 for between $4,100 and $11,600.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed