The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02559·Announced 2002-08-27

Polaris 2002 PRO X Snowmobiles Recalled for Brake Failure Risk

Polaris is recalling about 2,200 2002 PRO X snowmobiles because brake pads may separate or rivets may shear, causing brake failure.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of brake failure, a significant safety hazard, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling about 2,200 model year 2002 PRO X snowmobiles. The affected models include the 2002 440 Pro X Liquid, 2002 440 Rolling Chassis, 2002 440 Pro X Fan, 2002 600 Pro X, and pilot models of the 2003 440 Pro X Fan and 2003 600 Pro X. These snowmobiles were manufactured in the U.S.A. and sold by Polaris dealers in the Midwest from September 2001 through March 2002 for between $6,000 and $9,000. The snowmobiles feature red hoods and nose pans with white and blue graphics.

The recall is due to a safety hazard where the brake pad may separate from the backing plate, which could cause brake failure. On specific model numbers S02NX4CS and S02NX4CSR, the brake disc rivets may also shear, potentially causing brake failure. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

Consumers should contact a Polaris dealer to make arrangements to have the brake pads and/or disc replaced at no charge, depending on the specific model. The model number can be found on the right side of the tunnel, where the right foot is placed when seated on the snowmobile. For assistance in locating a dealer, consumers may call (800)-POLARIS or visit the Polaris website.

The recalled product

Product
Polaris 2002 PRO X snowmobiles
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Category
Vehicle — Snowmobile
Hazard
Affected units
2,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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