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08-10-2005, 10:06 AM
1999-2000 Polaris Snowmobiles - Hydraulic Brakes

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 67,000 snowmobiles. The hydraulic disc brakes o*n these snowmobiles can fail, resulting in serious injury or death to riders. Polaris is aware of 17 reports of the brakes o*n these snowmobiles failing. No injuries have been reported. The recall includes all 1999 models with hydraulic disc brakes and certain 2000 model Polaris snowmobiles. The word "Polaris" is written o*n the front of the hood and the sides of the seat of these snowmobiles. The snowmobiles were sold under numerous model names and numbers, and in a wide variety of colors.

Polaris dealers nationwide sold these snowmobiles from June 1998 through July 1999 for between $4,000 and $8,000.

For more information, consumers should contact their local Polaris dealer.