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Polaris Industries Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall 22-729 · February 17, 2022 · Polaris

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
22-729 (CPSC)
Recall date
February 17, 2022
Brand
Polaris
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Model Year 2022 MATRYX RMK, INDY, SWITCHBACK, VOYAGEUR, and NORDIC PRO snowmobiles
Hazard
Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Poisoning and toxic substancesCrashes and loss of control
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 7,400 (In addition, about 3,647 were sold in Canada)
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
February 17, 2022

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Model Year 2022 MATRYX RMK, INDY, SWITCHBACK, VOYAGEUR, and NORDIC PRO snowmobiles · About 7,400 (In addition, about 3,647 were sold in Canada) units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled MATRYX RMK snowmobile
Recalled MATRYX RMK snowmobile
Recalled MATRYX INDY snowmobile
Recalled MATRYX INDY snowmobile
Recalled MATRYX SWITCHBACK snowmobile
Recalled MATRYX SWITCHBACK snowmobile
Recalled MATRYX VOYAGEUR snowmobile
Recalled MATRYX VOYAGEUR snowmobile

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2019 through January 2022 for between $13,300 to $19,700.; Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota.

Injuries or incidents reported

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

Consumer contact

Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com and click on "Off Road Safety Recalls" at the bottom of the page, or www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/ and enter your vehicle identification number "VIN" to see if your vehicle is included in any recalls.

Recall history and context

Polaris appears in 124 CPSC recalls on record. See all Polaris recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Model Year 2022 MATRYX RMK, INDY, SWITCHBACK, VOYAGEUR, and NORDIC PRO snowmobiles (About 7,400 (In addition, about 3,647 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves certain VINs of Model Year 2022 MATRYX RMK, INDY, SWITCHBACK, VOYAGEUR, and NORDIC PRO snowmobiles.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Crash Hazard (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

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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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on February 17, 2022. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.