Polaris Recalls 2009 Assault Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard
Polaris is recalling about 800 2009 Assault snowmobiles because rear suspension bolts can break, causing the rider to lose control.
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-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling about 800 2009 Polaris Assault model snowmobiles, specifically the 800 Assault RMK 146 with model numbers S09PL8EE and S09PL8ES. These snowmobiles are red and black, with "Assault 800" printed on the hood and "Polaris" written on the seat.
The recall is due to a hazard where bolts on the rear suspension can break, causing the rail tip to become dislodged and interfere with the snowmobile's track. This interference can cause the track to lock up, leading to a loss of control and posing a risk of injury. The firm has received reports of eight incidents where the bolts broke, two of which resulted in the rider being ejected from the snowmobile, though no injuries have been reported.
The affected snowmobiles were sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from September 2008 through June 2009 for about $10,600. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact any Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has also notified registered consumers directly about this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2009 Polaris Assault model Snowmobiles
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
- Category
- Vehicle — Snowmobile
- Affected units
- 800
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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