What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2024091
- Recall date
- 13 February 2024
- Make
- Polaris
- Models
- Switchback, Rush, Rmk, Sks, Indy, Voyageur, Titan
- Model years
- 2013 to 2024
- Vehicle class
- Snowmobile
- System
- Fuel System
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 75,158
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOperating 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. rnNote: 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. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA spark inside the fuel tank could cause an explosion and a fire. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnPolaris 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
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2024091.