Model Year 2017 800PRO-RMK 155SC Indy Red
Model Year 2017 800 PRO-RMK 155SC Select Sonic Blue
Model Year 2017 800 PRO-RMK 174 LE SC Select Titanium
A weld on the steering post can separate, resulting in loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.
Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or online at www.polaris.com and click on “Product Safety Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
This recall involves model year 2017 Polaris RMK, PRO-RMK, SKS, and RMK snowmobiles. “Polaris” is printed on the seat and “RMK,” “PRO,” “SKS,” or “ASSAULT” printed on the side body panel. The snowmobiles were sold in several colors. The model number and VIN are displayed on the right side of the tunnel. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.polaris.com.The following models are included in the recall:
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Polaris Model Year 2017 Snowmobiles |
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S17EFK8PS |
800 PRO-RMK 155 SC SELECT |
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S17EFK6PS |
600 PRO-RMK 155 SC SELECT |
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S17EFK6PSL |
600 PRO-RMK 155 ES |
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S17EFK8PSA |
800 PRO-RMK 155 |
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S17EGK8PS |
800 PRO-RMK 163 SC SELECT |
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S17EGM8PS |
800 PRO-RMK 163 3" SC SELECT |
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S17EFS8PS |
800 SKS 155 SC SELECT |
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S17EGP8PS |
800 PRO-RMK LE 163 3" SC SELECT |
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S17EFP8PS |
800 PRO-RMK 155 LE SC SELECT |
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S17EFT8PS |
800 RMK ASSAULT 155 SC SELECT |
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S17EFS8PSL |
800 SKS 155 ES |
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S17EGK8PSL |
800 PRO-RMK 163 ES |
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S17EFK6PSA |
600 PRO-RMK 155 |
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S17EGK8PSA |
800 PRO-RMK 163 |
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S17EFT8PSP |
800 RMK ASSAULT 155 POWDER ES |
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S17EFT8PSD |
800 RMK ASSAULT 155 POWDER |
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S17EFT8PSA |
800 RMK ASSAULT 155 |
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S17EFM8PS |
800 PRO-RMK 155 3" SC SELECT |
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S17EFK8PSL |
800 PRO-RMK 155 ES |
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S17EFN8PS |
800 RMK ASSAULT 155 3" SC SELECT |
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S17EHP8PS |
800 PRO-RMK LE 174 3” SC SELECT |
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Polaris has received 13 reports of a steering post weld separation. No injuries have been reported.
Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2016 through March 2017 for between $12,000 and $15,200.
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Related Recalls
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to help ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals -– contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.
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