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.
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