Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles for Steering Hazard
CPSC recall 06545. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The fastener torque securing the starter motor to the engine crankcase may not have been accurately applied during the manufacture of these snowmobiles or during the installation of an accessory starter. An improperly torqued starter motor fastener bolt may become loose and fall out, allowing the bolt to interfere with the lower steering drag link. This could allow the consumer to experience a loss of steering control.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notice from Polaris. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
CPSC recall 06545 has the recall date 11 Apr 2006. The notice names the firm Polaris Industries. The recall has about 1,380 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Snowmobiles.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Polaris has received 18 reports of incidents involving loss of steering ability, with one reported minor injury. |
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| Units | 1,380 |
| Description | The recall includes Polaris Model Year 2006 700IQ Classic, 700 IQ Touring, Select Model Year 2005 900 Fusion, 900 RMK, 900 Switchback, Select Model Year 2006 700 IQ Fusion, RMK, and Select Model Year 2006 900 Fusion, RMK Switchback Snowmobiles with Accessory Electric Start Kits. The model and serial number (VIN) identification decal is located on the right-side of the tunnel underneath the seat. The model and serial number (VIN) identification decal is located on the right-side of the tunnel underneath the seat. The table below lists all models possibly affected by the recall. Model(s) Affected Model Numbers 2005 900 Fusion (With Accessory Electric Start Kit) S05MP8DS (A)(B)(C) 2005 900 Switchback (With Accessory Electric Start Kit) S05PS8DS 2005 900 RMK (With Accessory Electric Start Kit) S05PL8DS (A)(B)(C)(D) S05PL8DEB S05PM8DS (A)(B) S05PN8DS S05PN8DE 2006 700 Classic (Electric Start Standard) S06PD7HS 2006 700 Touring (Electric Start Standard) S06PT7HS S06PT7HE 2006 700 Fusion (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit) S06MP7HS (A)(B) S06ME7HS 2006 700 RMK (With Snow Check Select Option or Accessory Electric Start Kit) S06PK7HS (A)(B) S06PL7HS (A)(B)… |
| Product | Polaris Snowmobiles with Electric Starts and Models with Electric Start Kits, About 1,380 2006 Models with factory-equipped electric start. Polaris distributed about 1,940 electric start kits that could be installed on certain 2005 or 2006 snowmobiles, Snowmobiles |
| Sold at | Polaris snowmobile dealers nationwide from August 2004 through March 2006 for between $10,000 and $12,600. |
| Manufacturer | Polaris Industries Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,380Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 20%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Snowmobiles
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Polaris Industries
- 111
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 06545The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06545. https://recallregister.com/product/3414-polaris-industries-inc-recalls-snowmobiles-for-steering-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 06545 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Polaris has received 18 reports of incidents involving loss of steering ability, with one reported minor injury.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Polaris snowmobile dealers nationwide from August 2004 through March 2006 for between $10,000 and $12,600.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06545?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,380 2006 Models with factory-equipped electric start. Polaris distributed about 1,940 electric start kits that could be installed on certain 2005 or 2006 snowmobiles
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States