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Polaris 2022 Snowmobiles Recall: Throttle Failure Risk

Polaris recalls 2022 MATRYX RMK and other snowmobiles due to throttle switch failure causing loss of control. Affected vehicles may need cable repair to prevent crashes.

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Polaris is recalling certain 2022 model snowmobiles because a faulty throttle switch can cause loss of vehicle control, leading to crashes. The recall includes specific color combinations and VINs that may need throttle cable repairs to prevent accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2665-polaris-2022-snowmobiles-recall-throttle-failure-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/2665-polaris-2022-snowmobiles-recall-throttle-failure-risk · Updated August 3, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #9246

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“Polaris 2022 Snowmobiles Recall: Throttle Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2665-polaris-2022-snowmobiles-recall-throttle-failure-risk. Based on CPSC recall #9246 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Polaris-Industries-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert).

Polaris Industries Inc. recalled certain Model Year 2022 MATRYX RMK, INDY, SWITCHBACK, VOYAGEUR, and NORDIC PRO snowmobiles due to a crash hazard from throttle issues, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Feb. 17, 2022. Owners should stop using the vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer for a free inspection and repair.

How to tell if you have it

  • Polaris Model Year 2022 MATRYX RMK snowmobiles
  • Polaris Model Year 2022 INDY snowmobiles
  • Polaris Model Year 2022 SWITCHBACK snowmobiles
  • Polaris Model Year 2022 VOYAGEUR snowmobiles
  • Polaris Model Year 2022 NORDIC PRO snowmobiles

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). Contact Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com.

The hazard

The throttle release switch can fail to disengage when the throttle lever is released, leading to loss of vehicle control and a crash hazard. On certain MATRYX RMK models, the throttle cable can be kinked during installation, causing damage and impairment of the throttle function. Polaris has received four reports of kinked throttle cables and three reports of a stuck throttle, with no injuries reported.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Polaris Industries Inc. has 27 other recalls on record since Aug. 25, 2022. Recent Polaris recalls include a fire hazard in 2025-2026 Ranger XP 1000 vehicles announced Oct. 30, 2025, and a seat belt failure risk in 2023-2025 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar models announced May 15, 2025. Other recent recalls of similar products include Can-Am ATVs (May 14, 2026), Yamaha Fleet Golf Cars (June 11, 2026), and Triumph TF450 Closed Course Motorcycles (Sept. 10, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Polaris branding on the chassis and model year/VIN stamped on the right side of the tunnel. Affected vehicles include specific color combinations listed in the recall notice.

  • Brand
    Polaris
  • Product
    Model Year 2022 MATRYX RMK, INDY, SWITCHBACK, VOYAGEUR, and NORDIC PRO snowmobiles
  • Category
    Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using It Now

    Immediately stop riding the recalled snowmobiles to prevent potential loss of control.

  2. Contact Dealer for Inspection

    Schedule a free inspection with a Polaris dealer to determine if throttle control adjustments or cable repairs are needed.

Official remedy

What CPSC says 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.

Where it went

Where it was sold

Sold nationwide.

Alaska: yesAKMaine: yesMEVermont: yesVTNew Hampshire: yesNHWashington: yesWAIdaho: yesIDMontana: yesMTNorth Dakota: yesNDMinnesota: yesMNIllinois: yesILWisconsin: yesWIMichigan: yesMINew York: yesNYRhode Island: yesRIMassachusetts: yesMAOregon: yesORNevada: yesNVWyoming: yesWYSouth Dakota: yesSDIowa: yesIAIndiana: yesINOhio: yesOHPennsylvania: yesPANew Jersey: yesNJConnecticut: yesCTCalifornia: yesCAUtah: yesUTColorado: yesCONebraska: yesNEMissouri: yesMOKentucky: yesKYWest Virginia: yesWVVirginia: yesVAMaryland: yesMDDelaware: yesDEArizona: yesAZNew Mexico: yesNMKansas: yesKSArkansas: yesARTennessee: yesTNNorth Carolina: yesNCSouth Carolina: yesSCDistrict of Columbia: yesDCOklahoma: yesOKLouisiana: yesLAMississippi: yesMSAlabama: yesALGeorgia: yesGAHawaii: yesHITexas: yesTXFlorida: yesFL

CPSC “Sold at”: “Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2019 through January 2022 for between $13,300 to $19,700.”

Sold nationwide.

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Questions people ask

How can I check if my snowmobile is recalled?

Enter your VIN at www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls to see if it's included in the recall.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Polaris to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 9246 — Polaris 2022 Snowmobiles Recall: Throttle Failure Risk

Hello,

I own a Polaris 2022 Snowmobiles Recall: Throttle Failure Risk that is covered by recall 9246 from Polaris.

The official recall notice states: 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.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: CPSC Recall #9246 (February 17, 2022)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official CPSC recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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