CPSC recall 07-543, announced April 26, 2007, covers Polaris Industries Model Year 2006 FS Classic, FS Touring, FST Classic, FST Touring and FST Switchback Snowmobiles (about 2,700 units). The right and left front suspension shock towers can separate due to inadequate welding during the manufacturing process. The notice cites 8 incident reports. Consumers should stop using their snowmobile immediately and contact their Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a 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.
Affected model numbers
The model and serial number identification decal is located on the right side of the tunnel underneath the seat.
Which products are included?
Only 2006 model year Polaris snowmobiles are part of this recall. The model and serial number identification decal is located on the right side of the tunnel underneath the seat. The recalled model names and numbers are listed below. Models Affected Model Numbers 2006 FS Classic S06PD7ES 2006 FST Classic S06PD7FS/S06PD7FE 2006 FS Touring S06PT7ES 2006 FST Touring S06PT7FS 2006 FST Switchback S06PS7FS/S06PS7FE
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The right and left front suspension shock towers can separate due to inadequate welding during the manufacturing process. Separation of the welded joints can result in stiffer steering or the shock mount failing suddenly, causing the rider to lose control of the snowmobile and crash.
Incidents and injuries
Polaris has received eight reports of a failure to the upper shock tower due to the inadequate weld. One incident resulted in the driver losing control of the snowmobile and breaking his collarbone.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using their snowmobile immediately and contact their Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. The dealer will install a kit that will replace the original shock towers with new versions. Polaris has directly notified registered consumers with units involved in this recall.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Polaris Industries
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 07-543
- Units
- About 2,700
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Polaris snowmobile dealers nationwide from February 2005 through March 2007 for between $8,400 and $9,900.
Model Year 2006 FS Classic, FS Touring, FST Classic, FST Touring and FST Switchback Snowmobiles
CPSC product type: Snowmobiles
Recall contact information
Call Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET everyday, or log onto the company's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com
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