Model Year 2017 800 PRO-RMK 174 LE SC Select Titanium
Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minnesota, has recalled approximately 6,000 of the RMK and SKS snowmobiles because a weld on the steering post can separate, resulting in a loss of steering control and a potential crash hazard.
Polaris has received 13 reports of a steering post weld separation. No injuries have been reported.
The recall involves the Polaris RMK, PRO-RMK, SKS, and RMK snowmobiles from the 2017 model-year. They were sold from May 2016 through March 2017 and cost between $12,000 and $15,200.
The recalled snowmobiles have the word “Polaris” printed on the seat and “RMK,” “PRO,” “SKS,” or “ASSAULT” on the side body panel. 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 |
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known consumers directly.
To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.polaris.com. Consumers can also call Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.
Model Year 2017 800 PRO-RMK 155SC Select Sonic Blue
Source: Snowmobiles Recalled by Polaris Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)