Snowmobiles Recalled by Polaris Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Name of product:

RMK and SKS snowmobiles

Hazard:

A weld on the steering post can separate, resulting in loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.

Remedy:

Repair

Recall date:

May 9, 2017

Units:

About 6,000

Consumer Contact:

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

Description:

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:

Polaris Model Year 2017 Snowmobiles
S17EFK8PS	800 PRO-RMK 155 SC SELECT
S17EFK6PS	600 PRO-RMK 155 SC SELECT
S17EFK6PSL	600 PRO-RMK 155 ES
S17EFK8PSA	800 PRO-RMK 155
S17EGK8PS	800 PRO-RMK 163 SC SELECT
S17EGM8PS	800 PRO-RMK 163 3" SC SELECT
S17EFS8PS	800 SKS 155 SC SELECT
S17EGP8PS	800 PRO-RMK LE 163 3" SC SELECT
S17EFP8PS	800 PRO-RMK 155 LE SC SELECT
S17EFT8PS	800 RMK ASSAULT 155 SC SELECT
S17EFS8PSL	800 SKS 155 ES
S17EGK8PSL	800 PRO-RMK 163 ES
S17EFK6PSA	600 PRO-RMK 155
S17EGK8PSA	800 PRO-RMK 163
S17EFT8PSP	800 RMK ASSAULT 155 POWDER ES
S17EFT8PSD	800 RMK ASSAULT 155 POWDER
S17EFT8PSA	800 RMK ASSAULT 155
S17EFM8PS	800 PRO-RMK 155 3" SC SELECT
S17EFK8PSL	800 PRO-RMK 155 ES
S17EFN8PS	800 RMK ASSAULT 155 3" SC SELECT
S17EHP8PS	800 PRO-RMK LE 174 3” SC SELECT

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Incidents/Injuries:

Polaris has received 13 reports of a steering post weld separation. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2016 through March 2017 for between $12,000 and $15,200.

Manufacturer(s):

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Distributor(s):

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Manufactured In:

U.S.

Recall number:

17-745

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