Polaris RMK and SKS Snowmobiles Recalled for Crash Hazard

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.

Source: Snowmobiles Recalled by Polaris Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)