PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 ttps://www.rideapart.com/news/730207/polaris-worldwide-snowmobile-recall-fire/ the Quickshift Polaris is recalling approximately 285,000 snowmobiles from model years 2013-2024 due to a potential fire risk The recall relates to degraded fuel and a potential for electrostatic discharge (ESD) in the fuel tank system if the sleds stay stationary for extended periods of time Certain 2021-2024 Matryx platform, 2015-2024 Axys-platform, and 2013-2014 ProStar S4 snowmobiles are included in this recall Owners of affected sleds can safely keep riding, per Polaris, as long as they adhere to specific fuel (or fuel additive) requirements to eliminate ESD Polaris officially announced a major recall on multiple of its snowmobile models, spanning model years 2013 through 2024 due to a potential fire risk. According to the snowmobile OEM, certain 2021-2024 Matryx-platform sleds, 2015-2024 Axys-platform sleds, and 2013-2014 ProStar S4 sleds could potentially be affected. In total, Polaris estimates that about 285,000 units are affected worldwide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Their "fix" is... Use fuel with ethanol. Polaris seems to think the Non Ethanol fuel is causing more of a static build up, charge, and fire happens because of E free fuel. Cant make this crap up. Ski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 This recall sounds familiar…did they have another one similar to this, maybe another manufacturer or some chatter of it possibly coming and it’s finally here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 3 minutes ago, stoney said: This recall sounds familiar…did they have another one similar to this, maybe another manufacturer or some chatter of it possibly coming and it’s finally here. Your right they had a similar issue during covid and put a no ride stop in place. Sleds sat waiting for parts and many just ignored it, rode anyways. Forget what they did that time though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04nightfire Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Got my email saying that the fix is to put a new warning sticker on the sled 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 The fix is to ride it until it/if happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04nightfire Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 19 minutes ago, Spiderman said: The fix is to ride it until it/if happens I fixed mine by selling it on Saturday. LOL 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 6 hours ago, Spiderman said: The fix is to ride it until it/if happens Hahahaha. If it happens sadly it might be your last ride, though. Hopefully they have a real fix this time, because it's pretty scary to ride something that could blow apart when you start it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 13 hours ago, Strong Farmer said: Hahahaha. If it happens sadly it might be your last ride, though. Hopefully they have a real fix this time, because it's pretty scary to ride something that could blow apart when you start it. Would love to see the data on what caused the recall and what actually happened when the issue occurred to put things into perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Fix is in 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 Polaris giving away free bottle of the fuel treatment just register on website with VIN and contact info 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sksman Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 I received the recall only for my 2019 Axys No recall note for my 2022 Matryx. Both had previously had recalls completed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 Free bottle of antistatic stabilizer showed up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sksman Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 1 hour ago, Sledguy74 said: Free bottle of antistatic stabilizer showed up I got mine yesterday also. I like the measuring cup. Will I use the stuff? I am sure if I have a fire it was mixed in that tank! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontariof7 Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 On 8/27/2024 at 9:18 PM, Sksman said: I received the recall only for my 2019 Axys No recall note for my 2022 Matryx. Both had previously had recalls completed Should have bought a Yamaha.. 😆 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sksman Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 13 hours ago, ontariof7 said: Should have bought a Yamaha.. 😆 I was planning to order for 2026! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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