Polaris 2006 FS, FST Classic/Touring/Switchback snowmobiles

Description: Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard Recall Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 April 26, 2007 Alert #07-543 Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Model Year 2006 FS Classic, FS Touring, FST Classic, FST Touring and FST Switchback Snowmobiles Units: About 2,700 Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. Hazard: The right and left front suspension shock towers can separate due to inadequate welding during the manufacturing process. Separation of the welded joints can result in stiffer steering or the shock mount failing suddenly, causing the rider to lose control of the snowmobile and crash. Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has received eight reports of a failure to the upper shock tower due to the inadequate weld. One incident resulted in the driver losing control of the snowmobile and breaking his collarbone. Description: Only 2006 model year Polaris snowmobiles are part of this recall. The model and serial number identification decal is located on the right side of the tunnel underneath the seat. The recalled model names and numbers are listed below. Models Affected Model Numbers 2006 FS Classic S06PD7ES 2006 FST Classic S06PD7FS/S06PD7FE 2006 FS Touring S06PT7ES 2006 FST Touring S06PT7FS 2006 FST Switchback S06PS7FS/S06PS7FE Sold at: Polaris snowmobile dealers nationwide from February 2005 through March 2007 for between $8,400 and $9,900. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should stop using their snowmobile immediately and contact their Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. The dealer will install a kit that will replace the original shock towers with new versions. Polaris has directly notified registered consumers with units involved in this recall. Consumer Contact: Call Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET everyday, or log onto the company's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com [Learn More]