CPSC

550 LX, Trail Touring, and Trail Touring Deluxe snowmob Recalled for Injury Hazard

Recalled Snowmobile
Recalled Snowmobile
Recalled Snowmobile
Recalled Snowmobile

Hazard

Cracks could form in the starter ring-gear and cause the ring-gear to fracture into several pieces. The broken pieces could be propelled out of the chassis of the machine at high speed, causing serious injury or death to the rider and/or bystanders.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled snowmobiles immediately, and contact any Polaris Snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.

Consumer Contact

For further information, contact Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com

Products

550 LX, Trail Touring, and Trail Touring Deluxe snowmobiles

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2007 through June 2008 for between $5,900 and $6,300.