Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recalled 2020-07-16. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 41,200Units
2020-07-16Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves all Model Year 2015-2020 600cc and 800cc AXYS Trail Performance and Crossover snowmobiles with the following model names. The model year and VIN are stamped on the right side of the tunnel. Polaris and the model name are printed on both sides of the hood and on the side panels of the vehicles. Model Year Model Name 2015 RUSH SWITCHBACK 2016 RUSH SWITCHBACK 2017 RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR 2018 RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR 2019 INDY RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR 2020 INDY RMK RUSH SWITCHBACK VOYAGEUR
- The hazard
- The fuel hose can be improperly secured, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Injuries
- Polaris has received 13 reports of improperly secured fuel hoses. No fires or injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and, if needed, a free repair. Polaris is notifying dealers and contacting registered owners directly.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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