The Recall Desk
Our severity: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

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 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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