Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard

200720 Polaris Recall - 2015 RUSH snowmobile (678)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 20, 2020 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –

Recall Summary:

Name of product: Model Year 2015-2020 AXYS Trail Performance and Crossover snowmobiles

Hazard: The fuel hose can be improperly secured, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy: Repair

Recall date: July 16, 2020

Units: About 41,200 (In addition, about 16,100 units were sold in Canada)

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 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.

Recall Details:

In Conjunction With: Canada

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

Remedy: 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.

Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has received 13 reports of improperly secured fuel hoses. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2013 through April 2020 for between $7,400 and $15,100.

Manufacturer(s): Polaris Industries Inc., Medina, Minn.

Manufactured In: United States

Recall number: 20-764

About the U.S. CPSC

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product 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 deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.

Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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