Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury to Riders

550 LX, Trail Touring, and Trail Touring Deluxe snowmobiles

Date of Recall

2008-07-11

CPSC Release Number

08-593

Manufactured In

United States

Units

About 1,360

Importer

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Sold By

Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2007 through June 2008 for between $5,900 and $6,300.

Problem/Hazard

Cracks could form in the starter ring-gear and cause the ring-gear to fracture into several pieces. The broken pieces could be propelled out of the chassis of the machine at high speed causing serious injury or death to the rider and/or bystanders.

Injuries/Incidents

The firm has received 10 reports of loose ring-gear attachment bolts or broken gear teeth. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recall involves 2008 Polaris 550 LX, Trail Touring and Trail Touring Deluxe snowmobiles. The model and serial number identification decal is located on the right side of the tunnel below the seat. The recalled model names and numbers are listed below. There is also a limited quantity of suspect parts (about 290) that were sold to consumers for service work or accessory starter installations. These parts could fit on various 2003 through 2007 models of snowmobiles and were sold from March 3, 2007 through October 22, 2007.

Model Number	Model Year	Market Name
S08ND5BS	2008	550 LX
S08NT5BS	2008	Trail Touring
S08NT5BE	2008	Trail Touring
S08NT5BSA	2008	Trail Touring Deluxe
S08NT5BSF	2008	Trail Touring Deluxe

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled snowmobiles immediately, and contact any Polaris Snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.

Consumer Contact

For further information, contact Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com