Component Description
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
19980501
End Date Of Manufacturing
19980731
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
52
Date Owner Notified By MFR
19980915
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Report Received Date
19980908
Record Creation Date
19980910
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS DO NOT PROPERLY SEAL THE HOSE TO THE PLASTIC COUPLER, NOR THE FUEL PUMP, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence Summary
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS.
Recall Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 15, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT POLARIS/VICTORY AT 1-612-542-0500.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).