Skip to main content

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

  • 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
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 09, 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

Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.

Choose Your Recall Emails Get Notified About Each Recall via Email.

Related Recalls

Recalled Arctic Cat Alterra 600 ATV
Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Arctic Cat Alterra 600 and Tracker 600 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

The ATV’s A-arm can separate from the frame and cause loss of steering control, posing crash and injury hazards.

Recalled Model Year 2021 Polaris Sportsman 450 ATV
Polaris Recalls Sportsman All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire and Crash Hazards (Recall Alert)

An improperly assembled wiring harness can contact the brake line and/or vehicle frame during use which can result in a loss of the use of the front brakes and/or fire, posing fire and crash hazards.

Recalled YETI Hopper M20 Soft Backpack Cooler in Charcoal color
YETI Recalls 1.9 Million Soft Coolers and Gear Cases Due to Magnet Ingestion Hazard

The magnet-lined closures can fail and result in detached magnets, posing a risk of serious injury or death if ingested. When two or more high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract to each other, or to another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning and death.

Recalled CTRL Imperial Wakeboard Binding (inclusive of boot and baseplate
Active Sports Recalls Wakeboard Bindings Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

During use, the binding can partially detach from the binding baseplate at the heel or the external binding mount can crack and detach from the wakeboard, causing the user to lose their balance and fall into the water.

Recalled Ouwoer Kids Bike Helmet
Multi-Purpose Kids Bike Helmets Recalled Due to Risk of Head Injury; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com; Sold by Ouwoer Direct (Recall Alert)

The recalled helmets do not comply with the positional stability and impact attenuation requirements of the CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect a child in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.

Recalled 1st stage scuba regulator
1st Stage Scuba Regulators Recalled Due to Risk of Injury and Drowning Hazard; Manufactured by XDEEP

A defective screw on the turret connection can break, posing a risk of severe injury and drowning hazard for divers.

About the U.S. CPSC

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.

Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.

For lifesaving information:
Report an unsafe product