On July 16, 2020, Polaris issued a recall for their model year 2015 through 2020 AXYS Trail Performance and Crossover snowmobiles. According to the recall, number 20-764, the fuel hose can be improperly secured, which represents a fire hazard to consumers. The recall has affected approximately 41,200 products in the U.S.
The recall strictly involves the 2015 to 2020 AXYS Trail Performance and Crossover snowmobiles (both 600cc and 800cc). The following model names are included in the recall:
- 2015 Rush
- 2015 Switchback
- 2016 Rush
- 2016 Switchback
- 2017 RMK
- 2017 Rush
- 2017 Switchback
- 2017 Voyageur
- 2018 RMK
- 2018 Rush
- 2018 Switchback
- 2018 Voyageur
- 2019 Indy
- 2019 RMK
- 2019 Rush
- 2019 Switchback
- 2019 Voyageur
Polaris and the model name are printed on the side panels of the vehicles as well as both sides of the hood.
The recalled snowmobiles were available for sale at Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2013 through April 2020. The snowmobiles were sold for prices ranging from $7,400 and $15,100.
According to the recall, Polaris has received at least 13 reports of fuel hoses being improperly secured; allegedly, there have been no reports of fires or injuries.
The company is urging affected consumers to contact them to schedule a free inspection and a free repair. The company is directly contacting registered owners of the affected snowmobiles.
Were you affected by the recall? Do you own one of the recalled snowmobiles? If your snowmobile was defective and contributed to an incident, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Based on the details surrounding your claim, you might have grounds to sue. Specifically, you might have grounds to file a product liability claim. If you would like to learn more about your right to file a product liability claim, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to sue Polaris for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered.
At Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to hold the negligent company accountable for the harm that you suffered. Our lawyers have many years of experience handling all sorts of claims – always advocating for the best interests of our clients. Our product liability lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to reach a successful claim outcome. If you would like to discuss your claim with our attorneys, do not hesitate to contact us immediately.
The Danger Associated with the Fire Risk
Because the fuel hose can be incorrectly secured, there is a significant fire risk to consumers. If the vehicle catches fire, unsuspecting consumers could suffer significant injuries. Without a doubt, burn injuries are likely. Consumers could suffer burns ranging in degree. The skin, the muscles, the nerves, and even the bones could be affected. These burn injuries could lead scarring, loss of feeling, loss of function, and even amputation. The surprise of the fire could even cause consumers to lose control of the vehicle, which could lead to crash injuries, such as fractures and lacerations, for example. Regardless of the harm that you or a member of your family suffered as a direct result of the defective product, you must always consider your right to sue.
Product Liability and Your Right to Sue
Your right to sue after being harmed by a defective product is based on the concept of product liability. In other words, all companies owe their consumers a duty of care – a duty to ensure that that their products are safe for consumers to use. This means that companies must always test and inspect their products thoroughly to be able to identify and address the hazards present in their products. If they fail to do so, they are breaching their duty of care; this means that they are putting their consumers at risk of suffering significant harm. When a defective product contributed to an incident that directly contributes to the harm that a consumer suffers, the company that failed to exercise their duty of care could be liable for all harm resulting from the incident. This is based on the concept of product liability.
If you would like to learn more about your right to sue based on the concept of product liability, do not hestiate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers are ready to help you gain a better understanding of your right to sue for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered.
What Should You Do?
After being harmed by a defective product, affected consumers should take the following steps to prepare to hold the liable company accountable for all the harm caused by the defective product:
- Seek medical attention as soon as possible
- Take photos of all injuries resulting from the incident caused by the defective product
- Take photos of the defective product
- Take photos of the entire scene of the incident
- Contact the company to report the incident and the resulting harm
- Do not agree to a free repair
- Do not agree to a free replacement
- Do not agree to return the defective product
- Do not agree to a refund
- Keep the defective product in a safe place where it can remain as-is (do not tamper with the defective product in any way)
- Speak to witnesses
- Gather any surveillance footage that captured the incident
- Collect all medica records associated with the harm caused by the defective product
- Collect records of the purchase of the defective product
- Seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm immediately
When you follow the steps listed above, you can be sure that you will gather the tools necessary to eventually pursue a claim against the company that contributed to the harm that you suffered. If you would like to learn more about the importance of following the steps listed above, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm as soon as possible.
What Could You Recover?
If you successfully pursue your product liability claim against Polaris, you could be eligible to recover monetary compensation upon reaching a successful claim outcome. How much compensation could you recover? What type of compensation could you be eligible to receive? The type and amount of compensation that you could recover will always be based on the specific details surrounding your claim; it could include some of the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of consortium
- Punitive damages
If you would like to learn more about the type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to receive if your claim reaches a successful outcome, do not hestiate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and help you recover the highest amount of compensation available. If you would like to learn more about the type and amount of compensation that you could recover, do not hesitate to contact our firm today.
The Statute of Limitations
As explained above, affected consumers have the right to sue for the harm caused by defective products based on the concept of product liability. However, even those with valid claims could lose their right to sue if they fail to file their claims within the appropriate length of time – that is, the time established by the statute of limitations. All claims are subject to a statute of limitations, or a strict deadline to sue. If claimants do not file their claims within the time allowed by the statute of limitations, they could lose their right to take legal action against the liable company.
What deadline applies to your claim? In California, personal injury claims, including product liability claims, are subject to a two-year statute of limitations. Therefore, claimants only have two years to pursue their claims. However, it is possible for exceptions to the deadline to apply (which can lead to the statute of limitations being paused for some time. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the deadline that applies to your claim, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm immediately. Our lawyers are ready to help you pursue your claim within the appropriate length of time.
Contact Normandie Law Firm Today
The lawyers at Normandie Law Firm are ready to provide you with all the guidance that you need to pursue your claim against Polaris due to the harm associated with the defective snowmobiles. If you are in need of legal assistance, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our firm as soon as possible. Our firm offers free legal services, which include both free consultations and free second opinions. During our free consultations and free second opinions, our defective product attorneys will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns – ensuring that you have access to absolutely all the information that you need to pursue your claim against Polaris.
Our firm offers a Zero-Fee guarantee, meaning that our clients will not be required to pay any upfront fees for any of our legal services. Our firm also offers a strict contingency structure; therefore, our clients will not be required to pay anything until after reaching a successful claim outcome. What does this mean? If you do not win, you will not be required to pay anything.
Are you ready to discuss your current situation with the experts at our firm? If so, do not hesitate to contact our firm today.
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