Drivers losing control of snowmobiles prompts recall
July 2nd, 2009 joshua
Polaris Industries Inc. has been forced to recall about 800 snowmobiles because at least eight riders have lost control of the vehicles.
According to a Consumer Product Safety Commission release, the 2009 Polaris Assault snowmobile is being recalled. Bolts on the rear suspension can break causing the rail tip to become dislodged and interfere with the snowmobile’s track. This can cause the track to lock up and the rider to lose control of the snowmobile, posing a risk of injury.
Polaris has received at least eight reports of drivers losing control of their vehicles when the rail tips broke. Two riders were ejected from the snowmobile, but no one has been injured yet.
This recall involves 2009 Polaris 800 Assault RMK 146 snowmobiles model numbers S09PL8EE and S09PL8ES. “Assault 800” is printed on the snowmobile’s hood. “Polaris” is written on the seat. The model number is located on the right side of the tunnel below the seat. The snowmobiles are red and black.
The snowmobiles were sold at Polaris dealers since September 2008 for about $10,600.
Polaris has notified all registered owners of the snowmobiles and anyone who may have purchased one through a private owner should contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair.
