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On certain snowmobiles, the recall repairs completed by a Polaris dealer during recall S-23-06 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-024) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair may be required. On certain snowmobiles, the primary (drive) clutch could fail. If this happens, the clutch or pieces of the clutch could separate from the vehicle. Note: This recall only affects snowmobiles with a Patriot 650 or 850 engine. This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2024-024.
Clutch parts that separate from the snowmobile could hit a person and create a risk of injury.
Polaris will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your snowmobile to a dealership to replace the primary clutch. Polaris advises not to use your snowmobile until the recall repairs are completed.
Operating your snowmobile with a low fuel level after long-term storage could create increased risk of an electrostatic discharge (spark) inside the fuel tank. If this happens, vapours may be ignited inside the fuel tank, and the tank could rupture. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2022-448. For 2015-2023 model year snowmobiles, the recall repairs completed by a Polaris dealer during recall S-22-09 (Transport Canada recall number 2022-448) may not have been effective. As a result, Polaris has issued updated fuel recommendations.
A spark inside the fuel tank could cause an explosion and a fire.
Polaris will notify owners by mail and provide you with an add-on to the owner's manual and a new recommended fuel label and instructions for installing it. To reduce the safety risk, Polaris recommends that you only use gasoline with 10% ethanol (E10) and 91 octane or greater for the 600 Indy cross-country model or for snowmobiles with a Patriot boost or Patriot 9R engine. For all other affected models, Polaris recommends only using gasoline with 10% ethanol (E10) and 87 octane or greater. If only non-ethanol (E0) fuel is available, Polaris advises that you should add anti-static fuel treatment and stabilizer additive.
On certain snowmobiles, the primary (drive) clutch could fail. If this happens, the clutch or pieces of the clutch could separate from the vehicle. Note: This recall only affects snowmobiles with a Patriot 650 or 850 engine. This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2023-399. Snowmobiles that were repaired under that recall don't require this repair.
Clutch parts that separate from the snowmobile could hit a person and create a risk of injury.
Polaris will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your snowmobile to a dealership to replace the primary clutch. Polaris advises not to use your snowmobile until the recall repairs are completed.
On certain snowmobiles, the starter ring gear could fail. If this happens, the clutch or pieces of the clutch could separate from the snowmobile. Note: This recall only affects snowmobiles with a Patriot 850 engine.
Clutch parts that separate from the snowmobile could hit a person and create a risk of injury.
Polaris will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your snowmobile to a dealership to replace the primary clutch. Polaris advises not to use your snowmobile until the recall repairs are completed.
On certain snowmobiles, the primary (drive) clutch could fail. If this happens, the clutch or pieces of the clutch could separate from the vehicle. Note: This recall only affects snowmobiles with a Patriot 650 or 850 engine.
Clutch parts that separate from the snowmobile could hit a person and create a risk of injury.
Polaris will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your snowmobile to a dealership to replace the primary clutch. Polaris advises not to use your snowmobile until the recall repairs are completed.
Operating your snowmobile with a low fuel level after long-term storage could create increased risk of an electrostatic discharge (spark) inside the fuel tank. If this happens, vapours may be ignited inside the fuel tank, and the tank could rupture.
A spark inside the fuel tank could cause an explosion and a fire.
Polaris advises you should stop using your snowmobile immediately, and not use it until the recall repairs have been completed. If you need to start your snowmobile, you must make sure the fuel tank is full and, if it is not, then you need to add fresh gasoline to fill the tank. Polaris will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions are under development.
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