The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·96109·Announced 1996-04-24

Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Coolant Tank Brake Interference

Polaris is recalling about 19,320 snowmobiles because the engine coolant tank may expand and interfere with brake operation.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where brake failure could lead to death or serious injury, and one injury has been reported, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Partners L.P. is voluntarily recalling approximately 19,320 Polaris snowmobiles, including Storm, Ultra, and XCR SP models from model years 1994, 1995, and 1996. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The engine coolant tank on these snowmobiles may expand, which can interfere with the operation of the brakes. If the brakes fail, drivers or riders could be injured or killed. Polaris is aware of one injury allegedly involving the snowmobile coolant tank.

Affected snowmobiles were sold nationwide by Polaris dealers from March 1993 through April 1996 for suggested retail prices between $6,000 and $9,000. Consumers who own these snowmobiles should stop using them immediately and return them to any authorized Polaris dealer for the free installation of a support bracket kit, which prevents the expansion from occurring.

The recalled product

Product
Polaris Storm snowmobiles
Manufacturer
Polaris
Category
Vehicle — Snowmobile
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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