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Product Recall Number: 87-071

Why was 1986 Polaris Indy Trail Snowmobiles, Models No. 0860761 and 0860661; and 1986 Polaris Indy 400 Snowmobiles, Model No. 0860759 recalled?

The brake caliper bridge bolt nuts may loosen and cause the loss of brakes.

1986 Polaris Indy Trail Snowmobiles, Models No. 0860761 and 0860661; and 1986 Polaris Indy 400 Snowmobiles, Model No. 0860759
Here's product recall specific data for 1986 Polaris Indy Trail Snowmobiles, Models No. 0860761 and 0860661; and 1986 Polaris Indy 400 Snowmobiles, Model No. 0860759.

  • Product Recall Number: 87-071

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 1987-11-18

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: 1986 Polaris Indy Trail Snowmobiles, Models No. 0860761 and 0860661; and 1986 Polaris Indy 400 Snowmobiles, Model No. 0860759

  • Description: WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Polaris Industries, Minneapolis, Minnesota today announced a voluntary recall from consumers of all 1986 Polaris Indy Trail Snowmobiles, Models No. 0860761 and 0860661 and 1986 Polaris Indy 400 Snowmobiles, Model No. 0860759.The brake caliper bridge bolt nuts may loosen and cause the loss of brakes. Polaris is aware of eight reported instances where the nuts came loose. All resulted in vehicle damage and one resulted in personal injury involving a bruised chest and stomach.The snowmobiles have been sold since 1985 through approximately 850 U.S. Polaris dealers nationwide. Users are cautioned not to use the snowmobiles until the replacement, locking nuts are installed and torqued to 17 ft/lbs.The retail price of the snowmobiles range from $3499 to $3749. Only the 1986 Polaris Indy Trail, Models No. 0860761 and 0860661 and the 1986 Polaris Indy 400, Model No. 0860759 snowmobiles are affected. The recall involves 9268 snowmobiles.Consumers should contact their dealer to see if locking nuts 3/8-24 NF have been installed on the brake caliper assembly of their 1986 Indy Trail or 1986 Indy 400 Snowmobile according to Polaris Service Bulletin No. S-86-07. If this change has not been performed, consumers should make arrangements with their dealer for this correction.To determine if your product is affected by this announcement consumers may call the CPSC toll-free hotline number at 800-638-CPSC. A teletypewriter number for the hearing impaired is (800) 638-8270.

  • Hazard Description: The brake caliper bridge bolt nuts may loosen and cause the loss of brakes.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: 9268

  • Incidents: The brake caliper bridge bolt nuts may loosen and cause the loss of brakes. Polaris is aware of eight reported instances where the nuts came loose. All resulted in vehicle damage and one resulted in personal injury involving a bruised chest and stomach.

  • Remedy: Consumers should contact their dealer to see if locking nuts 3/8-24 NF have been installed on the brake caliper assembly of their 1986 Indy Trail or 1986 Indy 400 Snowmobile according to Polaris Service Bulletin No. S-86-07. If this change has not been performed, consumers should make arrangements with their dealer for this correction.

  • Sold At: The snowmobiles have been sold since 1985 through approximately 850 U.S. Polaris dealers nationwide.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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