Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported May 19, 2005
CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of Select Model Year 2004 and 2005 Snowmobiles
The fuel tank filler neck may develop a crack at the base where the filler neck meets the fuel tank assembly. This may cause the neck to separate from the fuel tank assembly and a…
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Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. recalled Only select model year Polaris snowmobiles are part of this recall. The model and serial … - a moderate-severity action.
CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of Select Model Year 2004 and 2005 Snowmobiles was recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. in May 19, 2005. Reason: The fuel tank filler neck may develop a crack at the base where the filler neck meets the fuel tank assembly.…. Remedy: Free repair. Contact your Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule an appointment for the fu…. Verify recall #05575 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The fuel tank filler neck may develop a crack at the base where the filler neck meets the fuel tank assembly.….
- Moderate
- severity level
- May 19, 2005
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05575 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #05575) was formally reported on May 19, 2005. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 14,000.
The documented reason for this recall is: The fuel tank filler neck may develop a crack at the base where the filler neck meets the fuel tank assembly. This may cause the neck to separate from the fuel tank assembly and allow fuel to escape from the tank, poten… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Free repair. Contact your Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule an appointment for the fuel neck reinforcement kit installation. If your Polaris dealership finds the filler neck cracked, your dealers… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 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 - 3,056 household products recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Affected scope
About 14,000
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product description
Only select model year Polaris snowmobiles are part of this recall. The model and serial number (VIN) identification decal is located on the right-side of the tunnel underneath the seat. See affected model table below: Models Model Numbers 2004 Indy 340 S04NB3AE S04NB3AS 2004 550 PRO X S04NX5BE S04NX5BS 2004 Indy 500 S04NB4BS 2004 600 PRO X S04NX6ES 2004 340 Classic S04ND3AS 2004 700 PRO X S04NX7CS 2004 500 Classic S04ND4BS (A) 2004 800 PRO X S04NX8CS 2004 550 Classic S04ND5BS 2004 600 PRO X2 S04NY6EE S04NY6ES S04NY6ER 2004 600 Classic S04ND6ES (A)(B) 2004 700 PRO X2 S04NY7CE S04NY7CS 2004 700 Classic S04ND7CS (A) 2004 800 PRO X2 S04NY8CE S04NY8CS 2004 800 Classic S04ND8CS (A) (B) 2004 800 PRO XR S04NZ8CS (A) S04NZ8CE S04NZ8CR 2004 Frontier Classic S04ND7DS (A) 2005 Indy 500 S05NB4BS 2004 Super Sport S04NE5BS S04NP5BS (A)(B) 2005 340 Classic S05ND3AS 2004 500 XC SP S04NE5CS S04NP5CS (A)(C) 2005 500 Classic S05ND4BS 2004 600 XC SP S04NE6ES S04NP6ES (A)(C) 2005 550 Classic S05ND5BS 2004 700 XC SP S04NE7CS S04NP7CS (C) 2005 600 Classic S05ND6ES 2004 800 XC SP S04NE8CS S04NP8CS (C) 2005 Super Sport M10 S05NE5BS 2004 Trail RMK S04NJ5BS (A) 2005 Super Sport S05NP5BSA 2004 600 RMK S04NK6ES (A)(B)(C) 2005 500 XC SP M10 S05NE5CS 2004 700 RMK S04NK7CS (A)(B)(C) S04NL7CS (A)(B)(C) 2005 500 XC SP S05NP5CS (A) (B) 2004 800 RMK S04NK8CS (A)(B)(C) S04NL8CS (A)(B)(C) S04NM8CS (A)(B)(C) S04NM8CR 2005 600 XC SP M10 S05NE6ES 2004 600 Switchback S04NS6ES (C)(D) 2005 600 XC SP S05NP6ES (A)(B) 2004 700 Switchback S04NS7CS (C)(D) 2005 600 Switchback S05NS6ES (A)(B) 2004 800 Switchback S04NS8CS (C)(D) 2005 800 Switchback S05NS8CSA 2004 340 Touring S04NT3AE S04NT3AS 2005 Trail RMK S05NJ5BS (A) 2004 Trail Touring S04NT5BE S04NT5BS 2005 600 RMK S05NK6ES (A) 2004 600 Classic Touring S04NT6ES 2005 Indy 340 Touring S05NT3AS 2004 700 Classic Touring S04NT7CE S04NT7CS 2005 Trail Touring Deluxe S05NT5BS 2004 800 Classic Touring S04NT8CE S04NT8CS 2005 600 Touring S05NT6ES (A)(B) 2004 Sport Touring S04NU5BS 2005 800 Touring S05NT8CS 2005 Frontier Touring S05NT7DS
Reason for recall
The fuel tank filler neck may develop a crack at the base where the filler neck meets the fuel tank assembly. This may cause the neck to separate from the fuel tank assembly and allow fuel to escape from the tank, potentially creating a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Free repair. Contact your Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule an appointment for the fuel neck reinforcement kit installation. If your Polaris dealership finds the filler neck cracked, your dealership has been instructed to replace the complete fuel tank assembly. Polaris has notified registered affected consumers directly about this recall.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05575 |
| Date reported | May 19, 2005 |
| Date initiated | May 19, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 14,000 |
| 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 snowmobile dealer to schedule an appointment for the fuel neck reinforcement kit installation. …
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Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Only select model year Polaris snowmobiles are part of this recall. The model and serial number (VIN) identification decal is located on the right-side of the tunnel underneath the seat. See affected model table below: Models Model Numbers 2004 Indy 340 S04NB3AE S04NB3AS 2004 550 PRO X S04NX5BE S04NX5BS 2004 Indy 500 S04NB4BS 2004 600 PRO X S04NX6ES 2004 340 Classic S04ND3AS 2004 700 PRO X S04NX7CS 2004 500 Classic S04ND4BS (A) 2004 800 PRO X S04NX8CS 2004 550 Classic S04ND5BS 2004 600 PRO X2 S04NY6EE S04NY6ES S04NY6ER 2004 600 Classic S04ND6ES (A)(B) 2004 700 PRO X2 S04NY7CE S04NY7CS 2004 700 Classic S04ND7CS (A) 2004 800 PRO X2 S04NY8CE S04NY8CS 2004 800 Classic S04ND8CS (A) (B) 2004 800 PRO XR S04NZ8CS (A) S04NZ8CE S04NZ8CR 2004 Frontier Classic S04ND7DS (A) 2005 Indy 500 S05NB4BS 2004 Super Sport S04NE5BS S04NP5BS (A)(B) 2005 340 Classic S05ND3AS 2004 500 XC SP S04NE5CS S04NP5CS (A)(C) 2005 500 Classic S05ND4BS 2004 600 XC SP S04NE6ES S04NP6ES (A)(C) 2005 550 Classic S05ND5BS 2004 700 XC SP S04NE7CS S04NP7CS (C) 2005 600 Classic S05ND6ES 2004 800 XC SP S04NE8CS S04NP8CS (C) 2005 Super Sport M10 S05NE5BS 2004 Trail RMK S04NJ5BS (A) 2005 Super Sport S05NP5BSA 2004 600 RMK S04NK6ES (A)(B)(C) 2005 500 XC SP M10 S05NE5CS 2004 700 RMK S04NK7CS (A)(B)(C) S04NL7CS (A)(B)(C) 2005 500 XC SP S05NP5CS (A) (B) 2004 800 RMK S04NK8CS (A)(B)(C) S04NL8CS (A)(B)(C) S04NM8CS (A)(B)(C) S04NM8CR 2005 600 XC SP M10 S05NE6ES 2004 600 Switchback S04NS6ES (C)(D) 2005 600 XC SP S05NP6ES (A)(B) 2004 700 Switchback S04NS7CS (C)(D) 2005 600 Switchback S05NS6ES (A)(B) 2004 800 Switchback S04NS8CS (C)(D) 2005 800 Switchback S05NS8CSA 2004 340 Touring S04NT3AE S04NT3AS 2005 Trail RMK S05NJ5BS (A) 2004 Trail Touring S04NT5BE S04NT5BS 2005 600 RMK S05NK6ES (A) 2004 600 Classic Touring S04NT6ES 2005 Indy 340 Touring S05NT3AS 2004 700 Classic Touring S04NT7CE S04NT7CS 2005 Trail Touring Deluxe S05NT5BS 2004 800 Classic Touring S04NT8CE S04NT8CS 2005 600 Touring S05NT6ES (A)(B) 2004 Sport Touring S04NU5BS 2005 800 Touring S05NT8CS 2005 Frontier Touring S05NT7DS. Recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.. Units affected: About 14,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The fuel tank filler neck may develop a crack at the base where the filler neck meets the fuel tank assembly. This may cause the neck to separate from the fuel tank assembly and allow fuel to escape from the tank, potentially creating a fire hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Free repair. Contact your Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule an appointment for the fuel neck reinforcement kit installation. If your Polaris dealership finds the filler neck cracked, your dealership has been instructed to replace the complete fuel tank assembly. Polaris has notified registered affected consumers directly about this recall.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 19, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05575.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (05575) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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