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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2005 Polaris Switchback in Canada.
On certain snowmobiles, incorrect High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) material was used to mold the top of the fuel tank. This material is not designed for use with gasoline. Over time, with exposure to gasoline and gasoline vapors, the filler neck can crack, allowing fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel tank on snowmobiles that have not had the fuel neck insert kit installed as part of recall 2005289. Snowmobiles that already have an insert kit installed, and that experience additional cracking around the filler neck area, will also have the fuel tank replaced.
A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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.
A failure of this component (steering) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain snowmobiles, the fuel tank could crack around the filler neck. Such a crack could result in filler neck separation which would allow fuel and/or fuel vapours to escape, creating a fire hazard. Correction: Dealers will inspect the area around the filler neck for a crack or any signs of cracking. If a crack is found, the fuel tank assembly will be replaced. If no crack is found, dealer will install an update kit designed to reinforce the area.
A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain snowmobiles, the nut which attaches the front suspension spindle to the ball joint can loosen, causing wear or elongation of the hole on the spindle. Continued operation can result in a corner of the spindle breaking off, allowing the spindle to separate from the upper control arm. Such a failure could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, tighten the fastener to specifications.
A failure of this component (suspension) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain snowmobiles, the fuel tank can contact the chassis along the left and right bulkheads and around the steering hoop. This chafing could, over time, wear through the walls of the tank, causing a leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Correction: Dealer will install protective edge trim to various components in order to isolate the fuel tank.
A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain snowmobiles, improper installation of the fuel pump gasket during vehicle assembly, could result in a fuel leak. A fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly gasket.
A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain snowmobiles, the wiring harness may be routed in a way that could disconnect the engine stop switch and the throttle safety switch connector. The most likely situation leading to this condition is when the handlebars are in the full-forward position (#7) and the handlebars are rotated fully to the right. If this connector becomes unplugged, the engine stop and throttle safety switches will no longer function. Correction: Dealers will adjust the wiring harness.
A failure of this component (electrical) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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