The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·16712·Announced 2015-12-10

Polaris Recalls 2015 Snowmobiles Due to Steering Component Crack Hazard

Polaris is recalling about 4,700 model year 2015 snowmobiles because the steering pitman arm or drag link can crack, causing a loss of steering and posing a crash hazard.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (cracked steering components) resulting in loss of steering, with 3 reported crashes and 1 reported injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling about 4,700 model year 2015 snowmobiles. The affected models include the 600 RUSH PRO-S, 600 RUSH PRO-X, 600 SWITCHBACK PRO-S, 600 SWITCHBACK PRO-X, 600 SWITCHBACK ADVENTURE, 800 RUSH PRO-S, 800 RUSH PRO-X, 800 SWITCHBACK PRO-S, 800 SWITCHBACK PRO-X, 550 INDY Voyageur 155, and 550 INDY Adventure 155. These vehicles were sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from April 2014 through November 2015 for between $8,000 and $13,600.

The recall is being issued because the steering pitman arm or drag link can crack, which can result in a loss of steering and pose a crash hazard. Polaris has received 11 reports of cracked or broken steering pitman arms. Of these 11 reports, 8 involved a loss of steering and 3 involved a crash. One injury was reported, though the consumer did not provide details regarding the extent of the injury. No property damage claims have been received.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting its customers directly and sending a recall letter to each registered owner. For more information, consumers can contact Polaris toll-free at 888-704-5290 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.polaris.com and click on "Product Safety Recalls".

The recalled product

Product
Polaris Snowmobiles
Category
Vehicle — Snowmobile
Hazard
Affected units
4,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same hazard · loss of steering

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