Recalls: Snowmobiles

January 11, 2017 Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

The recall involves model year 2007, 2008, and 2009 Arctic Cat snowmobiles, including F models, Jaguar and Jaguar Z1 1100 models, Bearcat Z1 XT models, T500 and T570 models, TZ1 and TZ1 Turbo models, and Z1 1100 and Z1 1100 Turbo models. These snowmobiles were produced in a variety of color combinations. "Arctic Cat" is printed on the sides of the vehicle and on the back snow-flap area. The model name is on the side of the vehicle. The model number is printed in the owner's manual. Read more.


February 10, 2016 Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash, Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

This recall involves all model year 2016 Arctic Cat turbo 9000 snowmobiles. Recalled models include the M 9000, XF 9000, XF9000 Cross Trek and ZR 9000 snowmobiles. The recalled snowmobiles were sold in the colors black, green, orange and white. The model name is on a decal on the top of the chassis between the seat and the rear bumper. The name Arctic Cat is on each side of the snowmobiles. The letter G in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN) indicates that the unit was made in the 2016 model year. The VIN is stamped into the chassis near the right foot rest. Read more.


February 4, 2016 Head USA Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard

This recall involves six models of HEAD ski and snowboard helmets: Agent, Alia, Andor, Arise, Arosa and Avril. They were sold in sizes M/L and XL/XXL in black, blue, green white and yellow, with straps in a variety of colors. HEAD, the model name, size and "Production Code: Dec. 2014" are printed on stickers that can be found by lifting the lining above the right earpiece. Read more.


December 10, 2015 Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

This recall involves the following model year 2015 snowmobiles: 600 RUSH PRO-S, 600 RUSH PRO-X, 600 SWITCHBACK PRO-S, 600 SWITCHBACK PRO-X, 600 SWITCHBACK ADVENTURE, 800 RUSH PRO-S, 800 RUSH PRO-X, 800 SWITCHBACK PRO-S, 800 SWITCHBACK PRO-X, 550 INDY Voyageur 155, and 550 INDY Adventure 155. The 2015 600 / 800 AXYS RUSH and Switchbacks were solid in black, red/ white, and silver / black color schemes. The AXYS RUSH and Switchbacks have either "600" or "800" decal on the hood along with either "RUSH" or "Switchback" on the rear of the left and right sides of the rear suspension tunnel. The 550 INDY Adventures and Voyageurs were sold in red or blue and have either "Adventure" or "Voyageur" decals on the left and right engine compartment side panels. The model names and numbers included in the recall are listed below: Polaris Model Year 2015 Snowmobiles Model Name(s) Model Number 600 RUSH PRO-S S15DP6PS / SA / SL 600 RUSH PRO-X S15DF6PEL 600 SWITCHBACK PRO-S S15DS6PS / SA / SL 600 SWITCHBACK PRO-X S15DR6PEL 600 SWITCHBACK ADVENTURE S15DA6PSL / SM S15DA6PEL 800 RUSH PRO-S S15DP8PS / SA / SL 800 RUSH PRO-X S15DF8PS S15DF8PEL 800 SWITCHBACK PRO-S S15DS8PS / SA / SL 800 SWITCHBACK PRO-X S15DR8PS / EL 550 INDY Voyageur 155 S15CU5BSL / EL 550 INDY Adventure 155 S15CJ5BSL / EL The model and VIN dumber are displayed on the right side of the tunnel. A complete list of the recalled vehicles including the VIN numbers are available at www.polaris.com. Read more.


November 24, 2015 BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

This recall involves 68 models of 2016 Ski-Doo snowmobiles equipped with a 600 HO E-TEC engine or an 800R E-TEC engine. The VIN is scribed on the vehicle description decal, which is located on the right hand side of the tunnel. The vehicles came in various colors. Read more.


June 30, 2015 Yamaha Recalls SRViper Snowmobiles Due to Injury, Death Hazard (Recall Alert)

This recall involves the 2015 SRViper L-TX (Model name SR10LSFO) and the 2015 SRViper M-TX 162 LE (Model name SR10M62LFO) snowmobiles. The recalled snowmobiles are blue and orange. The model name is on the left and right side of the fuel tank cowling. SRViper and Yamaha are printed on the side of the snowmobiles. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on the frame (tunnel) near the right foot well. The letter F in the 10th position of the VIN indicates that the unit was made in the 2015 model year. Read more.


September 4, 2014 Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

This recall involves model year 2014 SR10R (SRViper), SR10RXS (SRViper RTX SE), SR10L (SRViper LTX), SR10LS (SRViper LTX SE) and SR10XS (SRViper XTX) snowmobiles and model year 2015 SR10LS (SRViper LTX SE) snowmobiles. They were sold in a variety of red, black, blue and white color combinations. The VIN number is stamped on the tunnel near the right side footrest. The letter E in the 10th position of the VIN number indicates that the unit was made in the 2014 model year, and a letter F in the 10th position indicates that the unit was made in the 2015 model year. The model number can be found on the lower left and right cowling just below the word "YAMAHA." Read more.


February 7, 2013 BRP Recalls Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard

The snowmobile has the model name printed on the vehicle's side panel. The 2013 models included in the recall are:

Name

Engine Type

Freeride™

800R E-TEC

Grand Touring LE

600HO E-TEC

GSX® LE

600HO E-TEC

GSX® SE

600HO E-TEC

GSX® SE

800R E-TEC

MX Z® TNT®

600HO E-TEC

MX Z® TNT®

800R E-TEC

MX Z® X®

800R E-TEC

MX Z® X®

600HO E-TEC

MX Z® X-RS®

800R E-TEC

MX Z® X-RS®

600HO E-TEC

Renegade® Adrenaline

800R E-TEC

Renegade® Adrenaline

600HO E-TEC

Renegade® Backcountry™

800R E-TEC

Renegade® Backcountry™

600HO E-TEC

Renegade® Backcountry™ X®

800R E-TEC

Renegade® Backcountry™ X®

600HO E-TEC

Renegade® X®

800R E-TEC

Renegade® X®

600HO E-TEC

Skandic® Tundra® Xtreme

600HO E-TEC

Summit® SP

800R E-TEC

Summit® SP

600HO E-TEC

Summit® X®

800R E-TEC

Read more.


December 19, 2012 Arctic Cat Recalls Bearcat Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard

The recall involves model year 2013 wide-track versions of the Arctic Cat Bearcat series. Read more.


December 18, 2012 Polaris Recalls Pro-RMK Snowmobiles Due to Injury, Death Hazard

The recall involves 2013 Polaris Pro-RMK 600 and 800 snowmobiles. The snowmobiles come in red, white and black. "Pro-RMK" is on the lower right and left sides of the hood. The engine size and the letters "ES" or the words "Limited Edition" are on the upper right and left sides of the hood. The numbers "155" or "163" are on the rear of the tunnel. "Polaris" appears on the sides of the seat. The model number and serial number can be found on the right hand side of the tunnel below the seat. This recall includes the models listed below: Read more.