CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of “900 Fusion,” “900 RMK” and “900 Switchback” Snowmobiles
Home product recall 05-553. Announced by CPSC on Mar 14, 2005.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Mar 14, 2005. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The snowmobile wiring harness may be routed in a way that could disconnect the engine stop switch and the throttle safety switch connector. If this connector becomes unplugged, the engine stop and the throttle safety switches will no longer function. This could pose a possible crash hazard. However, the keyed ignition switch will continue to function and will shut down the vehicle when the key is in the OFF position. The thumb warmer and right-hand warmer could also become unplugged under these harness-routing conditions.
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What should you do?
Free repair. Contact your Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment to install a jumper wire and secure existing wiring harness. Polaris has notified consumers directly about this recall.
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- How to reach the firm: Call Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and 12 midnight ET everyday or log on to the company’s Web site at www.polarisindustries.com
Which ones are recalled?
Model year 2005 Polaris “900 Fusion”, “900 RMK”, and “900 Switchback” snowmobiles with model numbers S05PL8DSD, S05PM8DS(A)(B), S05PN8DS, S05PS8DS, S05MP8DS(A)(B)(C), S05PL8DS(A)(B)(C) are part of this recall. The snowmobile model and serial number identification decal is located on the right front side of the tunnel. The serial number is permanently stamped into the tunnel and the model number is embossed on the decal.
About 11,560 units, as CPSC gives them.
Polaris “900 Fusion” “900 RMK” and “900 Switchback” Snowmobiles.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 3 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by Polaris Industries, Inc., Medina, Minn.
- Polaris dealers sold these snowmobiles nationwide, from August 2004 through February 2005, for between $8,882 and $10,999.
- Made in United States, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
Polaris has received one report of the switches becoming disconnected. No injuries have been reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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