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Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Certain Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled November 6, 2007 · CPSC recall 08516 · Polaris

Recalled Snowmobiles
Hazard
The fuel tank filler neck can crack and separate allowing fuel or fuel vapors to leak from the fuel tank. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact their Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule a free installation of a new fuel tank assembly. Polaris has directly notified registered consumers who have not already received a repair.
Units
About 28,000
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received 1,048 reports of the filler neck cracking or leaking. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves certain model year 2004-2007 Polaris snowmobiles. The model number and serial number (VIN) identification decal is located on the right side of the tunnel underneath the seat.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact their Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule a free installation of a new fuel tank assembly. Polaris has directly notified registered consumers who have not already received a repair.

Contact

For additional information, contact Polaris at (888) 704-5290 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com

Product
Snowmobiles
Manufacturer(s)
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Retailers
Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2003 through October 2007 for between $4,100 and $11,600.
Made in
United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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