CPSC Recall in 2017: Snowmobiles Recalled by Polaris Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-745

Date: May 09, 2017

Product Name: RMK and SKS snowmobiles

Recall Description:

This recall involves model year 2017 Polaris RMK, PRO-RMK, SKS, and RMK snowmobiles. “Polaris” is printed on the seat and “RMK,” “PRO,” “SKS,” or “ASSAULT” printed on the side body panel. The snowmobiles were sold in several colors. The model number and VIN are displayed on the right side of the tunnel. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.polaris.com.The following models are included in the recall: Polaris Model Year 2017 SnowmobilesS17EFK8PS800 PRO-RMK 155 SC SELECTS17EFK6PS600 PRO-RMK 155 SC SELECTS17EFK6PSL600 PRO-RMK 155 ESS17EFK8PSA800 PRO-RMK 155S17EGK8PS800 PRO-RMK 163 SC SELECTS17EGM8PS800 PRO-RMK 163 3" SC SELECTS17EFS8PS800 SKS 155 SC SELECTS17EGP8PS800 PRO-RMK LE 163 3" SC SELECTS17EFP8PS800 PRO-RMK 155 LE SC SELECTS17EFT8PS800 RMK ASSAULT 155 SC SELECTS17EFS8PSL800 SKS 155 ESS17EGK8PSL800 PRO-RMK 163 ESS17EFK6PSA600 PRO-RMK 155S17EGK8PSA800 PRO-RMK 163S17EFT8PSP800 RMK ASSAULT 155 POWDER ESS17EFT8PSD800 RMK ASSAULT 155 POWDERS17EFT8PSA800 RMK ASSAULT 155S17EFM8PS800 PRO-RMK 155 3" SC SELECTS17EFK8PSL800 PRO-RMK 155 ESS17EFN8PS800 RMK ASSAULT 155 3" SC SELECTS17EHP8PS800 PRO-RMK LE 174 3” SC SELECT

Hazard Description:

A weld on the steering post can separate, resulting in loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 6,000

Incidents:

Polaris has received 13 reports of a steering post weld separation. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2016 through March 2017 for between $12,000 and $15,200.

Manufactured In:

U.S.