Snowmobiles Recalled by Polaris Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 17745. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A weld on the steering post can separate, resulting in loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
CPSC recall 17745 has the recall date 9 May 2017. The notice names the firm Polaris Industries. The recall has about 6,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2017 has 7,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Crash.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Polaris has received 13 reports of a steering post weld separation. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 6,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves model year 2017 Polaris RMK, PRO-RMK, SKS, and RMK snowmobiles. "Polaris" is printed on the seat and "RMK," "PRO," "SKS," or "ASSAULT" printed on the side body panel. The snowmobiles were sold in several colors. The model number and VIN are displayed on the right side of the tunnel. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.polaris.com.The following models are included in the recall: Polaris Model Year 2017 Snowmobiles S17EFK8PS 800 PRO-RMK 155 SC SELECT S17EFK6PS 600 PRO-RMK 155 SC SELECT S17EFK6PSL 600 PRO-RMK 155 ES S17EFK8PSA 800 PRO-RMK 155 S17EGK8PS 800 PRO-RMK 163 SC SELECT S17EGM8PS 800 PRO-RMK 163 3" SC SELECT S17EFS8PS 800 SKS 155 SC SELECT S17EGP8PS 800 PRO-RMK LE 163 3" SC SELECT S17EFP8PS 800 PRO-RMK 155 LE SC SELECT S17EFT8PS 800 RMK ASSAULT 155 SC SELECT S17EFS8PSL 800 SKS 155 ES S17EGK8PSL 800 PRO-RMK 163 ES S17EFK6PSA 600 PRO-RMK 155 S17EGK8PSA 800 PRO-RMK 163 S17EFT8PSP 800 RMK ASSAULT 155 POWDER ES S17EFT8PSD 800 RMK ASSAULT 155 POWDER S17EFT8PSA 800 RMK ASSAULT 155 S17EFM8PS 800 PRO-RMK 155 3" SC SELECT S17EFK8PSL 800 PRO-RMK 155 ES S17EFN8PS 800 RMK ASSAULT 155 3" SC SELECT S17EHP8PS 800 PRO-RMK LE 174 3" SC SELECT |
| Product | RMK and SKS snowmobiles, About 6,000 |
| Sold at | Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2016 through March 2017 for between $12,000 and $15,200. |
| Manufacturer | Polaris Industries Inc |
| Distributor | Polaris Industries Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 6,000Median of 2017: 7,000
- CPSC recalls of 2017
- 280
- Recalls of 2017 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls on the register that name Polaris Industries
- 111
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 17745The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 17745. https://recallregister.com/product/8046-snowmobiles-recalled-by-polaris-due-to-crash-hazard-recall-alert/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 17745 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Polaris has received 13 reports of a steering post weld separation. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2016 through March 2017 for between $12,000 and $15,200.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 17745?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 17745?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 6,000