The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·99144·Announced 1999-07-19

Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Hydraulic Brake Failure Risk

Polaris is recalling about 67,000 snowmobiles because hydraulic disc brakes can fail, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

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 (brake failure) with the potential for serious injury or death, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 67,000 snowmobiles in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall involves all 1999 models with hydraulic disc brakes and certain 2000 model Polaris snowmobiles. These vehicles were sold nationwide by Polaris dealers from June 1998 through July 1999 for between $4,000 and $8,000.

The hydraulic disc brakes on these snowmobiles can fail, which may result in serious injury or death to riders. Polaris is aware of 17 reports of brake failures on these units, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should arrange to have their snowmobile's disc brakes replaced for free at a local Polaris dealer before the winter riding season begins. Polaris will also replace the brake pads at no charge. Registered owners will be notified by mail and contacted by the selling dealer to schedule an appointment.

The recalled product

Product
Polaris snowmobiles
Manufacturer
Polaris
Category
Vehicle — Snowmobiles
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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