Polaris · Canada · High
Polaris 500 RMK, Classic Touring +9 more: Steering
Affects Polaris 500 RMK, Classic Touring, 500 Efi, XLT Touring, 440, Trail Touring, 500 Efi RMK, Classic, 500 (Carb), SKS, Trail · 1996 — about 7K vehicles.
The hazard
THE HANDLEBARS MAY BE MISSING WELDS IN THE BRACE AND POST AREA. IF WELDS ARE MISSING OR INCOMPLETE, THE HANDLEBARS MAY BREAK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND HANDLEBARS REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational