The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·05590·Announced 2005-07-28

Polaris Recalls 900 Series Snowmobiles Due to Suspension and Fuel Hazards

Polaris is recalling about 7,800 2005 snowmobiles because a suspension part may break or fuel tanks may leak, posing fire and loss-of-control risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 loss of vehicle control and fire hazards, which are significant injury risks, but the source explicitly states that no injuries or property damage have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 7,800 model year 2005 "900 Fusion," "900 RMK," and "900 Switchback" snowmobiles. The recall addresses three distinct safety issues: a front suspension spindle nut that can loosen and cause the spindle to break, fuel tanks that can chafe against the chassis leading to leaks, and fuel pump gaskets that can crack and leak fuel.

These defects pose a risk of loss of vehicle control and a potential fire hazard. Polaris has received 32 reports of spindle damage and two reports of fuel leaks, but no injuries or property damage have been reported. The affected snowmobiles were sold nationwide by Polaris dealers from August 2004 through June 2005 for between $8,882 and $10,999.

Consumers should immediately stop using the snowmobile and contact their Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is directly notifying most owners. For more information, consumers can contact Polaris toll-free at (800) 765-2747 or visit www.polarisindustries.com.

The recalled product

Product
Polaris "900 Fusion" "900 RMK" and "900 Switchback" Snowmobiles
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Snowmobiles
Hazard
Affected units
7,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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