Polaris Industries Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard

Polaris Snowmobiles

Date of Recall
2009-04-07

CPSC Release Number
09-735

Manufactured In
United States

Units
About 7,200

Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Sold By
Polaris dealers nationwide from September 2006 through March 2009 for about $8,600.

Problem/Hazard
The fuel lines on the snowmobiles can make contact with one another, which could result in a fuel leak. This can pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received eight reports of fuel leaks. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Description
This recall involves model year 2007, 2008 and 2009 Polaris snowmobiles with Clean Fire Injection (CFI) and a left-hand pump flange assembly. 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:

MODEL NUMBERModel
Year
Market NameMODEL NUMBERModel
Year
Market Name
S07PD6HS2007600 CLASSIC CFIS08PD6HS2008600 CLASSIC CFI
S07PP6HS2007600 IQ CFIS08PP6HE2008INT 600 IQ CFI
S07PP6HSA2007600 IQ CFIS08PP6HS2008600 IQ CFI
S07PP6HSB2007600 IQ CFIS08PP7JS2008700 IQ CFI
S07PS6HS2007600 SWTCHBK CFIS08PR6HS2008600 SWTCHBK CFI
S07PS6HSA2007600 SWTCHBK CFIS08PR7JS2008700 SWTCHBK CFI
S07PS6HSB2007600 SWTCHBK CFIS08PS6HS2008600 SWTCHBK CFI
S07PT6HE2007INT 600 TRG CFIS08PS7JS2008700 SWTCHBK CFI
S07PT6HS2007600 TRG CFIS08PT6HE2008INT 600 TRG CFI
S08PB7JE2008INT 700 IQ CFIS08PT6HS2008600 TRG CFI
S08PB7JS2008700 IQ CFIS09PT6HE2009INT 600 TRG CFI
S09PT6HS2009600 TRG CFI   

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

Consumer Contact
For more information, contact Polaris at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.polarisindustries.com

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