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Product Recall Number: 16-712

Why was Polaris Snowmobiles recalled?

The steering pitman arm or drag link can crack and result in a loss of steering, posing a crash hazard.

Polaris Snowmobiles
Here's product recall specific data for Polaris Snowmobiles.

  • Product Recall Number: 16-712

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2015-12-10

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Polaris Snowmobiles

  • Description: The steering pitman arm or drag link can crack and result in a loss of steering, posing a crash hazard.

  • Hazard Description: The steering pitman arm or drag link can crack and result in a loss of steering, posing a crash hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 4,700

  • Incidents: Polaris has received 11 reports of cracked or broken steering pitman arms of which 8 of the 11 reported loss of steering and 3 of the 11 reported a crash. One injury was reported. The consumer did not provide any details as to the extent of the injuries. No property damage claims have been received. 

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting its customers directly and sending a recall letter to each registered owner.

  • Sold At: Polaris dealers nationwide from April 2014 through November 2015 for between $8,000 and $13,600. 

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

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

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed