Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

The fuel hose can be improperly secured, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 20764
Affected scope: About 41,200 (In addition, about 16,100 units were sold in Canada)

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Polaris Industries Inc., Medina, Minn. recalled This recall involves all Model Year 2015-2020 600cc and 800cc AXYS Trail Performance and ….

Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., Medina, Minn. in July 16, 2020. Reason: The fuel hose can be improperly secured, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a Polaris de…. Verify recall #20764 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Polaris Industries Inc., Medina, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The fuel hose can be improperly secured, posing a fire hazard to consumers..

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agency class: July 16, 2020
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20764 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, 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.

Product description

This recall involves all Model Year 2015-2020 600cc and 800cc AXYS Trail Performance and Crossover snowmobiles with the following model names. The model year and VIN are stamped on the right side of the tunnel. Polaris and the model name are printed on both sides of the hood and on the side panels of the vehicles. Model Year Model Name 2015 RUSH SWITCHBACK 2016 RUSH SWITCHBACK 2017 RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR 2018 RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR 2019 INDY RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR 2020 INDY RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR

Reason for recall

The fuel hose can be improperly secured, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and, if needed, a free repair. Polaris is notifying dealers and contacting registered owners directly.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	20764
Date reported	July 16, 2020
Date initiated	July 16, 2020
Recalling firm	Polaris Industries Inc., Medina, Minn.
Affected scope	About 41,200 (In addition, about 16,100 units were sold in Canada)
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 immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and, …

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The fuel hose can be improperly secured, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 16, 2020. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 20764.

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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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