Polaris snowmobiles
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Polaris Industries is recalling approximately 67,000 snowmobiles because the hydraulic disc brakes can fail, which could result in serious injury or death to riders. The recall affects all 1999 model snowmobiles with hydraulic disc brakes and certain 2000 model Polaris snowmobiles that were sold nationwide by Polaris dealers between June 1998 and July 1999 for $4,000 to $8,000. Polaris is aware of 17 reports of brake failures, though no injuries have been reported.
According to the recall notice, affected consumers should arrange to have their snowmobile's disc brakes replaced for free at their local Polaris dealer, along with free replacement brake pads. Registered owners will be notified by mail and contacted by the selling dealer to schedule an appointment. For more information or to locate a dealer, consumers should call Polaris at (800) POLARIS.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Vehicle Accident
Snowmobiles Recalled by Polaris Industries NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 1999 Release # 99-144 Company Phone Number: (800) POLARIS CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall to Repair Snowmobiles WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 67,000 snowmobiles. The hydraulic disc brakes on these snowmobiles can fail, resulting in serious injury or death to riders. Polaris is aware of 17 reports of the brakes on these snowmobiles failing. No injuries have been reported. The recall includes all 1999 models with hydraulic disc brakes and certain 2000 model Polaris snowmobiles. The word "Polaris" is written on the front of the hood and the sides of the seat of these snowmobiles. The snowmobiles were sold under numerous model names and numbers, and in a wide variety of colors. Polaris dealers nationwide sold these snowmobiles from June 1998 through July 1999 for between $4,000 and $8,000. Consumers should arrange now to have their snowmobile's disc brakes replaced for free at their local Polaris dealer before the winter riding season begins. Polaris also will replace the snowmobiles' brake pads at no charge. Registered owners will be notified by mail, and will be contacted by the selling dealer to schedule an appointment. For more information, consumers should contact their local Polaris dealer. To locate the nearest dealer, call Polaris at (800) POLARIS between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. EDT Monday through Friday, and between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. EDT Saturday and Sunday.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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