CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Polaris Frontier Snowmobile6/25/03 11:00 a.m.
PRODUCT: Snowmobiles - Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 900 snowmobiles. Polaris model year 2002 and 2003 Frontier Classic and Frontier Touring snowmobiles with model numbers S02NT7DS, S03ND7DS and S03NT7DS are part of this recall. The model number can be found on the right hand side of the sled tunnel. The snowmobiles have a green hood and pan, with silver graphics. "Frontier" is prominently displayed on the right and left side of the hood covering the engine. Polaris dealers sold these snowmobiles nationwide from December 12, 2001 through April 25, 2003 for approximately $7,400 to $7,900. They were manufactured in the U.S.A.
PROBLEM: A potential problem with the gasket between the fuel pump assembly and the fuel tank could permit gasoline to leak from the fuel tank. If this were to occur, the leaking gasoline could ignite. This could result in severe injury or death.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should contact their Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment if they have not already been contacted by their Polaris dealer. The dealer will replace the gasket. For more information, contact Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 10 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's website at www.polarisindustries.com.
Polaris has notified consumers directly about this recall.
Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission,
www.cpsc.govThis particular Recall Alert available at
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