[Recalled] 550 LX, Trail Touring, and Trail Touring Deluxe snowmobiles — The recall involves 2008 Polaris 550 LX, Trail Touring and Trail Touring Deluxe… | CPSC 2008-07-11
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | 550 LX, Trail Touring, and Trail Touring Deluxe snowmobiles |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 08593 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 11 July 2008 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The recall involves 2008 Polaris 550 LX, Trail Touring and Trail Touring Deluxe snowmobiles. The model and serial number identification decal is located on the right side of the tunnel below the seat. The recalled model names and numbers are listed below. There is also a limited quantity of suspect parts (about 290) that were sold to consumers for service work or accessory starter installations. These parts could fit on various 2003 through 2007 models of snowmobiles and were sold from March 3, 2007 through October 22, 2007. Model Number Model Year Market Name S08ND5BS 2008 550 LX S08NT5BS 2008 Trail Touring S08NT5BE 2008 Trail Touring S08NT5BSA 2008 Trail Touring Deluxe S08NT5BSF 2008 Trail Touring Deluxe Hazards: 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.
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What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
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