Polaris Issues Stop Ride/Stop Sale Order for Snowmobiles Due to Fire Risk

(KNSI) — A stop ride/stop-sale order has been issued for 230,000 snowmobiles due to a potential fire hazard.

Polaris, Incorporated says model years 2021 through 2023 Matryx, 2015 through 2022 Axys, and select model years 2013-2014 Trail Performance snowmobiles may pose a fire risk due to electrostatic discharge inside the fuel tank. Under specific conditions, vapors may be ignited inside the fuel tank, posing a potential injury hazard to consumers. The company says there have been 30 reports of fuel tank ruptures, including 16 incidents of fire and one report of injury.

Polaris is notifying dealers and contacting registered owners directly. Polaris says it has reported this matter to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

In a notice on its website, Polaris says it is “currently evaluating a comprehensive action plan to correct this concern at no cost to consumers and will contact affected consumers once determined.” The company cautions owners not to attempt to fix the issue themselves. If they need to start their sleds, they “must make sure the fuel tank is full and, if it is not, then they need to add fresh gasoline to fill the tank.”

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