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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 22729

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

Published February 17, 2022

Summary

CPSC records recall 22729, published February 17, 2022. Recalling firm: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota; Reported units: About 7,400 (In addition, about 3,647 were sold in Canada).

What's the 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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and if needed, an adjustment of the throttle control assembly and/or a repair to replace the throttle cable (MATRYX RMK only). Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the snowmobiles. Polaris is contacting all registered owners directly to provide more details about the repair.

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Recall details

Brand
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
Distributor
Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2019 through January 2022 for between $13,300 to $19,700.
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

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

Yes. CPSC published recall 22729 on February 17, 2022. Reported 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and if needed, an adjustment of the throttle control assembly and/or a repair to replace the throttle cable (MATRYX RMK only). Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the snowmobiles. Polaris is contacting all registered owners directly to provide more details about the repair.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota.

View official CPSC notice(opens on cpsc.gov)