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Recalls / 2024-02-22

Polaris Recalls MATRYX Snowmobiles Equipped with PATRIOT 650 and 850 Engines Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

24740 · Recalled 2024-02-22 · CPSC page

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 650 MATRYX SKS 146 Snowmobile
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 650 MATRYX SKS 146 Snowmobile

Description

This recall involves certain Polaris Model Year 2022-2024 MATRYX Voyageur, Indy, Switchback, RMK, and SKS snowmobiles. The recalled snowmobiles were sold in black and custom color combinations and equipped with PATRIOT 650 and 850 engines. The recall also includes primary (drive) clutches sold as service parts with part numbers 1323613 (e-start) and 1323614 (manual start). "POLARIS" is stamped on the front side panel of the vehicles. The VIN and model number are located on the right side of the vehicle's frame. The following models are being recalled: Recalled Model Description Recalled Snowmobiles Model Description Model Year 2022 650 MATRYX VOYAGEUR 146 Model Year 2022 650 MATRYX INDY Model Year 2022 850 MATRYX INDY Model Year 2022 650 MATRYX SWITCHBACK Model Year 2022 850 MATRYX SWITCHBACK Model Year 2022 650 MATRYX RMK Model Year 2022 850 MATRYX RMK Model Year 2023 650 MATRYX INDY Model Year 2023 850 MATRYX INDY Model Year 2023 650 MATRYX SWITCHBACK Model Year 2023 850 MATRYX SWITCHBACK Model Year 2023 650 MATRYX VOYAGEUR 146 Model Year 2023 650 MATRYX SKS 146 Model Year 2023 650 MATRYX RMK Model Year 2023 850 MATRYX RMK Model Year 2024 850 MATRYX RMK

Hazards

The primary (drive) clutch can fail causing the clutch or its components to separate from the vehicle, posing an injury hazard.

Reported injuries

Polaris has received 109 reports of clutch failure, including nine reports where the clutch components separated from the unit and one incident that resulted in a laceration injury.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair to replace the primary (drive) clutch. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is notifying all dealers and contacting registered owners directly.

Products

NameModelUnits
Model Year 2022-2024 MATRYX Snowmobiles equipped with PATRIOT 650 and 850 EnginesAbout 9,200 (In addition, about 3,800 were sold in Canada) (Polaris MATRYX snowmobiles have been previously recalled in May 2023, August 2023, and November 2023)

Parties

Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc.
Made in
United States
Sold at
Polaris dealers nationwide, 000, $17, 600.

Consumer contact

Polaris Industries 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 "Product Safety News" located under the "Safety" column at the bottom of the page or www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/ to check if your vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in any recalls. Consumers can contact Polaris' owner connections team at Owner.Connections@polaris.com or via an online forum accessible at www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/owner-resources/help-center/email.

More images

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 650 MATRYX VOYAGEUR 146 Snowmobile
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 650 MATRYX VOYAGEUR 146 Snowmobile
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 650/850 MATRYX SWITCHBACK Snowmobile
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 650/850 MATRYX SWITCHBACK Snowmobile
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 650/850 MATRYX INDY Snowmobile
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 650/850 MATRYX INDY Snowmobile
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 650/850 MATRYX RMK Snowmobile
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 650/850 MATRYX RMK Snowmobile
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 650/850 MATRYX SWITCHBACK Snowmobile
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 650/850 MATRYX SWITCHBACK Snowmobile
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 650 MATRYX VOYAGEUR 146 Snowmobile
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 650 MATRYX VOYAGEUR 146 Snowmobile
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 650/850 MATRYX INDY Snowmobile
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 650/850 MATRYX INDY Snowmobile
Recalled Service Part 1323614 (Manual Start)
Recalled Service Part 1323614 (Manual Start)
Recalled Service Part 1323613 (Electric Start)
Recalled Service Part 1323613 (Electric Start)
Recalled Polaris Snowmobile VIN/Model Number Location
Recalled Polaris Snowmobile VIN/Model Number Location
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2024 850 MATRYX RMK Snowmobile
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2024 850 MATRYX RMK Snowmobile
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 650/850 MATRYX RMK Snowmobile
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 650/850 MATRYX RMK Snowmobile

Source: CPSC recall 24740. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.

Polaris Recalls MATRYX Snowmobiles Equipped with PATRIOT 650 and 850 Engines Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) · CPSC Consumer Product Recalls