November 6, 2007
Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling about 20,000 snowmobiles. The fuel tank filler neck can crack and separate allowing fuel or fuel vapors to leak. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
The firm has received 1,048 reports of the filler neck cracking or leaking. No injuries have been reported.
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.
The snowmobiles were sold by Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2003 through October 2007 for between $4,100 and $11,600.
They were manufactured in the United States.
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.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Polaris at (888) 704-5290 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
