CPSC recall 17-745, announced May 9, 2017, covers Polaris Industries RMK and SKS snowmobiles (about 6,000 units). A weld on the steering post can separate, resulting in loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard. The notice cites 13 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call 800-765-2747, or go to www.polaris.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 number and VIN are displayed on the right side of the tunnel.
Which products are included?
This recall involves model year 2017 Polaris RMK, PRO-RMK, SKS, and RMK snowmobiles. "Polaris" is printed on the seat and "RMK," "PRO," "SKS," or "ASSAULT" printed on the side body panel. The snowmobiles were sold in several colors. The model number and VIN are displayed on the right side of the tunnel. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.polaris.com.The following models are included in the recall: Polaris Model Year 2017 Snowmobiles S17EFK8PS 800 PRO-RMK 155 SC SELECT S17EFK6PS 600 PRO-RMK 155 SC SELECT S17EFK6PSL 600 PRO-RMK 155 ES S17EFK8PSA 800 PRO-RMK 155 S17EGK8PS 800 PRO-RMK 163 SC SELECT S17EGM8PS 800 PRO-RMK 163 3" SC SELECT S17EFS8PS 800 SKS 155 SC SELECT S17EGP8PS 800 PRO-RMK LE 163 3" SC SELECT S17EFP8PS 800 PRO-RMK 155 LE SC SELECT S17EFT8PS 800 RMK ASSAULT 155 SC SELECT S17EFS8PSL 800 SKS 155 ES S17EGK8PSL 800 PRO-RMK 163 ES S17EFK6PSA 600 PRO-RMK 155 S17EGK8PSA 800 PRO-RMK 163 S17EFT8PSP 800 RMK ASSAULT 155 POWDER ES S17EFT8PSD 800 RMK ASSAULT 155 POWDER S17EFT8PSA 800 RMK ASSAULT 155 S17EFM8PS 800 PRO-RMK 155 3" SC SELECT S17EFK8PSL 800 PRO-RMK 155 ES S17EFN8PS 800 RMK ASSAULT 155 3" SC SELECT S17EHP8PS 800 PRO-RMK LE 174 3" SC SELECT
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A weld on the steering post can separate, resulting in loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Polaris has received 13 reports of a steering post weld separation. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Polaris Industries
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 17-745
- Units
- About 6,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2016 through March 2017 for between $12,000 and $15,200.
- Distributor
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Recall contact information
Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or online at www.polaris.com and click on "Product Safety Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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