CPSC2022-02-17
Polaris Industries Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2019 through January 2022 for between $13,300 to $19,700.
Affected count
About 7,400 (In addition, about 3,647 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Polaris has received four reports of kinked throttle cables and three reports of a stuck throttle. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Model Year 2022 MATRYX RMK, INDY, SWITCHBACK, VOYAGEUR, and NORDIC PRO snowmobiles
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Polaris-Industries-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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