Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Certain Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
Released: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 28,000 Snowmobiles. 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.
Recall Details
Product
Snowmobiles
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. See the
chart of model numbers included in this recall.
Hazards
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.
Incidents
The firm has received 1,048 reports of the filler neck cracking or leaking. No injuries have been reported.
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.
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