The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17745·Announced 2017-05-09

Polaris Recalls 2017 RMK and SKS Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard

Polaris is recalling about 6,000 model year 2017 RMK and SKS snowmobiles because a steering post weld can separate, causing loss of control.

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 structural defect leading to loss of steering control and a crash hazard. Per the rubric, this is classified as High (3) because it is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 6,000 model year 2017 RMK, PRO-RMK, SKS, and RMK snowmobiles. The recall addresses a defect where a weld on the steering post can separate, resulting in a loss of steering control and posing a crash hazard.

The affected snowmobiles were sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2016 through March 2017 for between $12,000 and $15,200. Polaris has received 13 reports of steering post weld separation, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is also contacting all known purchasers directly. To check if a specific vehicle is affected, consumers can visit www.polaris.com or call Polaris at 800-765-2747.

The recalled product

Product
RMK and SKS snowmobiles
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Category
Vehicle — Snowmobile
Hazard
Affected units
6,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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