CPSC recall · Reported October 14, 2005
CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles
The fuel tank filler neck on these snowmobiles can crack. A crack in the filler neck area may cause the filler neck to separate from the fuel tank. A crack or filler neck separati…
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. recalled The recall involves all model year 2005 900 Fusion, 900 RMK, 900 Switchback snowmobiles, ….
CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles was recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. in October 14, 2005. Reason: The fuel tank filler neck on these snowmobiles can crack. A crack in the filler neck area may cause the fille…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately. Polaris has notified registered a…. Verify recall #06503 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The fuel tank filler neck on these snowmobiles can crack. A crack in the filler neck area may cause the fille….
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- agency class
- October 14, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06503 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.
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Product description
The recall involves all model year 2005 900 Fusion, 900 RMK, 900 Switchback snowmobiles, and select model year 2006 600HO Fusion / RMK / Switchback, 900 Fusion / RMK / Switchback, FS Classic / Touring, and FST Classic / Touring / Switchback snowmobiles. 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. Model Number of Affected Snowmobiles: Model Model Number 2005 900 Fusion S05MP8DS (A)(B)(C) 2005 900 RMK S05PL8DS (A)(B)(C)(D) S05PM8DS (A)(B) S05PN8DS S05PN8DE 2005 900 Switchback S05PS8DS 2006 600 HO Fusion S06MP6FS (A)(B) S06MC6FS S06ME6FS 2006 600 HO RMK S06PK6FS (A) 2006 600 HO Switchback S06PS6FS (A) 2006 900 Fusion S06MP8DS (A)(B) 2006 900 RMK S06PL8DS (A)(B) S06PM8DS (A) S06PN8DS (A) S06PR8DS 2006 900 Switchback S06PS8DS (A) 2006 FS Classic S06PD7ES 2006 FS Touring S06PT7ES 2006 FST Classic S06PD7FS 2006 FST Touring S06PT7FS 2006 FST Switchback S06PS7FS
Reason for recall
The fuel tank filler neck on these snowmobiles can crack. A crack in the filler neck area may cause the filler neck to separate from the fuel tank. A crack or filler neck separation may allow fuel or fuel vapors to escape from the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately. Polaris has notified registered affected consumers directly about this recall. Contact your Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule an appointment for the fuel neck reinforcement kit installation.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06503 |
| Date reported | October 14, 2005 |
| Date initiated | October 14, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 16,640 |
| 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
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately. Polaris has notified registered affected consumers directly about this re…
- Check the recall number (06503) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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