CPSC recall · Reported March 14, 2005
CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of "900 Fusion," "900 RMK" and "900 Switchback" Snowmobiles
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, th…
Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn. recalled Model year 2005 Polaris "900 Fusion", "900 RMK", and "900 Switchback" snowmobiles with mo….
CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of "900 Fusion," "900 RMK" and "900 Switchback" … was recalled by Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn. in March 14, 2005. Reason: The snowmobile wiring harness may be routed in a way that could disconnect the engine stop switch and the thr…. Remedy: Free repair. Contact your Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment to install a jumper w…. Verify recall #05553 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The snowmobile wiring harness may be routed in a way that could disconnect the engine stop switch and the thr….
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- March 14, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05553 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 7,783 vehicles recalls on record
Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05553 |
| Date reported | March 14, 2005 |
| Date initiated | March 14, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 11,560 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Free repair. Contact your Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment to install a jumper wire and secure existing wiring harness. …
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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