Polaris · Canada · High
Polaris 600 XC, 600 XCR +7 more: Steering
Affects Polaris 600 XC, 600 XCR, Ultra SP, Ultra SPX, SKS, 700 RMK, XLT SP, 600 RMK, 700 XCR · 1997–1998 — about 4K vehicles.
The hazard
THE STEERING PITMAN ARMS ON THESE SNOWMOBILES MAY HAVE IMPROPER WELDS. A SEVERE IMPACT MAY CAUSE CRACKS WHICH COULD LEAD TO PITMAN ARM FAILURE AND A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. CORRECTION: STEERING PITMAN ARM WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
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