Polaris · Canada · Crit
Polaris RMK, Switchback +5 more: Steering
Affects Polaris RMK, Switchback, 900 Fusion, 700 RMK, 700 Touring, 700 Classic, 700 Fusion · 2005–2006 — about 5K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain snowmobiles equipped with an electric starter, the fastener torque applied to the starter motor may not have been accurately applied during vehicle assembly. An improperly torqued starter motor fastener bolt may become loose and fall out allowing the bolt to interfere with the steering drag link. A loss of steering control could result in a crash causing injuries or death. Correction: Dealers will torque starter bolts to specs.
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