CPSC recall 05-553, announced March 14, 2005, covers Polaris "900 Fusion" "900 RMK" and "900 Switchback" Snowmobiles (about 11,560 units). The snowmobile wiring harness may be routed in a way that could disconnect the engine stop switch and the throttle safety switch connector. The notice cites 1 incident report. Free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 765-2747, or go to www.polarisindustries.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The snowmobile model and serial number identification decal is located on the right front side of the tunnel.
Which products are included?
Model year 2005 Polaris "900 Fusion", "900 RMK", and "900 Switchback" snowmobiles with model numbers S05PL8DSD, S05PM8DS(A)(B), S05PN8DS, S05PS8DS, S05MP8DS(A)(B)(C), S05PL8DS(A)(B)(C) are part of this recall. The snowmobile model and serial number identification decal is located on the right front side of the tunnel. The serial number is permanently stamped into the tunnel and the model number is embossed on the decal.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The snowmobile wiring harness may be routed in a way that could disconnect the engine stop switch and the throttle safety switch connector. If this connector becomes unplugged, the engine stop and the throttle safety switches will no longer function. This could pose a possible crash hazard. However, the keyed ignition switch will continue to function and will shut down the vehicle when the key is in the OFF position. The thumb warmer and right-hand warmer could also become unplugged under these harness-routing conditions.
Incidents and injuries
Polaris has received one report of the switches becoming disconnected. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Free repair. Contact your Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment to install a jumper wire and secure existing wiring harness. Polaris has notified consumers directly about this recall.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Polaris Industries
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 05-553
- Units
- About 11,560
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Polaris dealers sold these snowmobiles nationwide, from August 2004 through February 2005, for between $8,882 and $10,999.
Polaris "900 Fusion" "900 RMK" and "900 Switchback" Snowmobiles
CPSC product type: Snowmobiles
Recall contact information
Call Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and 12 midnight ET everyday or log on to the company's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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