Polaris Industries Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard

Model Year 2022 MATRYX RMK, INDY, SWITCHBACK, VOYAGEUR, and NORDIC PRO snowmobiles

Date of Recall

2022-02-17

CPSC Release Number

22-729

Manufactured In

United States

Units

About 7,400 (In addition, about 3,647 were sold in Canada)

Manufacturer

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota

Sold By

Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2019 through January 2022 for between $13,300 to $19,700.

Problem/Hazard

The throttle release switch (TRS) can fail to disengage when the throttle lever is released and if a stuck throttle condition occurs when the TRS fails to disengage, it can lead to loss of vehicle control, posing a crash hazard. Additionally, on certain Model Year 2022 MATRYX RMK snowmobiles, the throttle cable can be kinked during installation, which can lead to damage of the throttle cable during operation and impairment of the throttle function, posing a crash hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

Polaris has received four reports of kinked throttle cables and three reports of a stuck throttle. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves certain VINs of Model Year 2022 MATRYX RMK, INDY, SWITCHBACK, VOYAGEUR, and NORDIC PRO snowmobiles. The recalled snowmobiles were sold in the following color combinations: black/titanium, red/black, blue/white/red, black/gray/blue, gray/lime, red/black/white, navy/silver/white, white/black/plum, tan/black/orange, gray/black/lime, gray/black/red, orange, black and jade. Polaris and model name are printed on the chassis on both sides of the vehicles. The model year and VIN are stamped on the right side of the tunnel. Consumers can enter their VIN at www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/to see if your vehicle is included in any recalls.

Remedy

Repair

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