Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles for Steering Hazard

Active Recall Announced April 11, 2006 CPSC #06545

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Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles for Steering Hazard is CPSC recall #06545, announced on April 11, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall includes Polaris Model Year 2006 700IQ Classic, 700 IQ Touring, Select Model Year 2005 900 Fusion, 900 RMK, 900 Switchback, Select Model Year 2006 700 IQ Fusion, RMK, and Select Model Year 2006 900 Fusion, RMK Switchback Snowmobiles with Accessory Electric Start Kits. The model and serial number (VIN) identification decal is located on the right-side of the tunnel underneath the seat. The model and serial number (VIN) identification decal is located on the right-side of the tunnel underneath the seat. The table below lists all models possibly affected by the recall. Model(s) Affected Model Numbers 2005 900 Fusion (With Accessory Electric Start Kit) S05MP8DS (A)(B)(C) 2005 900 Switchback (With Accessory Electric Start Kit) S05PS8DS 2005 900 RMK (With Accessory Electric Start Kit) S05PL8DS (A)(B)(C)(D) S05PL8DEB S05PM8DS (A)(B) S05PN8DS S05PN8DE 2006 700 Classic (Electric Start Standard) S06PD7HS 2006 700 Touring (Electric Start Standard) S06PT7HS S06PT7HE 2006 700 Fusion (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit) S06MP7HS (A)(B) S06ME7HS 2006 700 RMK (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit) S06PK7HS (A)(B) S06PL7HS (A)(B) S06PM7HS (A) 2006 900 Fusion (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit) S06MP8DS (A)(B) S06ME8DS 2006 900 Switchback (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit) S06PS8DS (A) 2006 900 RMK (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit) S06PL8DS (A)(B) S06PM8DS (A) S06PN8DS (A) S06PR8DS Note: Not all Model Year 2005 and 2006 snowmobiles are affected. The remedy is consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notice from polaris. consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.. Affected brand: Polaris Industries Inc..

Hazard

The recall includes Polaris Model Year 2006 700IQ Classic, 700 IQ Touring, Select Model Year 2005 900 Fusion, 900 RMK, 900 Switchback, Select Model Year 2006 700 IQ Fusion, RMK, and Select Model Year 2006 900 Fusion, RMK Switchback Snowmobiles with Accessory Electric Start Kits. The model and serial number (VIN) identification decal is located on the right-side of the tunnel underneath the seat. The model and serial number (VIN) identification decal is located on the right-side of the tunnel underneath the seat. The table below lists all models possibly affected by the recall. Model(s) Affected Model Numbers 2005 900 Fusion (With Accessory Electric Start Kit) S05MP8DS (A)(B)(C) 2005 900 Switchback (With Accessory Electric Start Kit) S05PS8DS 2005 900 RMK (With Accessory Electric Start Kit) S05PL8DS (A)(B)(C)(D) S05PL8DEB S05PM8DS (A)(B) S05PN8DS S05PN8DE 2006 700 Classic (Electric Start Standard) S06PD7HS 2006 700 Touring (Electric Start Standard) S06PT7HS S06PT7HE 2006 700 Fusion (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit) S06MP7HS (A)(B) S06ME7HS 2006 700 RMK (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit) S06PK7HS (A)(B) S06PL7HS (A)(B) S06PM7HS (A) 2006 900 Fusion (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit) S06MP8DS (A)(B) S06ME8DS 2006 900 Switchback (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit) S06PS8DS (A) 2006 900 RMK (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit) S06PL8DS (A)(B) S06PM8DS (A) S06PN8DS (A) S06PR8DS Note: Not all Model Year 2005 and 2006 snowmobiles are affected.

Affected products

Polaris Snowmobiles with Electric Starts and Models with Electric Start Kits

Recalled brands

Polaris Industries Inc.

Remedy

Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notice from Polaris. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.

Recall date

April 11, 2006

Categories

Snowmobiles

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #06545?

CPSC recall #06545 covers Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles for Steering Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 11, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall includes Polaris Model Year 2006 700IQ Classic, 700 IQ Touring, Select Model Year 2005 900 Fusion, 900 RMK, 900 Switchback, Select Model Year 2006 700 IQ Fusion, RMK, and Select Model Year 2006 900 Fusion, RMK Switchback Snowmobiles with Accessory Electric Start Kits. The model and serial number (VIN) identification decal is located on the right-side of the tunnel underneath the seat. The model and serial number (VIN) identification decal is located on the right-side of the tunnel underneath the seat. The table below lists all models possibly affected by the recall. Model(s) Affected Model Numbers 2005 900 Fusion (With Accessory Electric Start Kit) S05MP8DS (A)(B)(C) 2005 900 Switchback (With Accessory Electric Start Kit) S05PS8DS 2005 900 RMK (With Accessory Electric Start Kit) S05PL8DS (A)(B)(C)(D) S05PL8DEB S05PM8DS (A)(B) S05PN8DS S05PN8DE 2006 700 Classic (Electric Start Standard) S06PD7HS 2006 700 Touring (Electric Start Standard) S06PT7HS S06PT7HE 2006 700 Fusion (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit) S06MP7HS (A)(B) S06ME7HS 2006 700 RMK (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit) S06PK7HS (A)(B) S06PL7HS (A)(B) S06PM7HS (A) 2006 900 Fusion (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit) S06MP8DS (A)(B) S06ME8DS 2006 900 Switchback (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit) S06PS8DS (A) 2006 900 RMK (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit) S06PL8DS (A)(B) S06PM8DS (A) S06PN8DS (A) S06PR8DS Note: Not all Model Year 2005 and 2006 snowmobiles are affected.

What is the remedy for recall #06545?

The CPSC remedy for recall #06545 is consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notice from polaris. consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles for Steering Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Polaris-Industries-Inc-Recalls-Snowmobiles-for-Steering-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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