Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
The hazard
The fuel hose can be improperly secured, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents reported: Polaris has received 13 reports of improperly secured fuel hoses. No fires or injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and, if needed, a free repair. Polaris is notifying dealers and contacting registered owners directly.
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 Announcements for more information. In addition, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the “Product Safety Recalls” page to see if your vehicle is included in any recalls.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC
Full official description
This recall involves all Model Year 2015-2020 600cc and 800cc AXYS Trail Performance and Crossover snowmobiles with the following model names. The model year and VIN are stamped on the right side of the tunnel. Polaris and the model name are printed on both sides of the hood and on the side panels of the vehicles. Model Year Model Name 2015 RUSH SWITCHBACK 2016 RUSH SWITCHBACK 2017 RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR 2018 RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR 2019 INDY RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR 2020 INDY RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR