Polaris Recalls MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO Snowmobiles Due to Fire Injury Hazard

Model Year 2022-2023 MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO Snowmobiles

Date of Recall
2023-05-04

CPSC Release Number
23-751

Manufactured In
United States

Units
About 14,885 (In addition, about 4,555 were sold in Canada)

Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota

Sold By
Polaris dealers nationwide from January 2021 through November 2022 for between $13,300 and $22,000.

Problem/Hazard
When the rider engages the throttle and brake (including the parking brake) simultaneously on the recalled snowmobiles, the brake system can overheat in the caliper/pad/brake rotor area, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to the rider.

Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received 164 reports of the brake system overheating, including 22 reports of fires.

Description

This recall involves Polaris Model Year 2022-2023 MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO snowmobiles. The recalled snowmobiles were sold in black and custom color combinations. "POLARIS" or "KHAOS" is stamped on the front side paneling 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

Model Year 2022 650 RMK KHAOS 146 MATRYX SLASH

Model Year 2022 650 RMK PRO 155 MATRYX

Model Year 2022 850 RMK KHAOS 146 MATRYX SLASH

Model Year 2022 850 RMK KHAOS 155 MATRYX

Model Year 2022 850 RMK KHAOS 155 MATRYX SLASH

Model Year 2022 850 RMK KHAOS 163 MATRYX SLASH

Model Year 2022 850 RMK KHAOS 165 MATRYX SLASH

Model Year 2022 850 RMK PRO 155 MATRYX

Model Year 2022 850 RMK PRO 155 MATRYX SLASH

Model Year 2022 850 RMK PRO 163 MATRYX SLASH

Model Year 2022 850 RMK PRO 165 MATRYX SLASH

Model Year 2022 850 RMK PRO155 3" MATRYX SLASH

Model Year 2022 PATRIOT BOOST RMK KHS155 MATRYX SLASH

Model Year 2022 PATRIOT BOOST RMK PRO163 MATRYX SLASH

Model Year 2022 PATRIOT BOOST RMK PRO165 MATRYX SLASH

Model Year 2023 650 RMK KHAOS 146 SLASH

Model Year 2023 650 RMK PRO 155

Model Year 2023 850 RMK KHAOS 146 SLASH

Model Year 2023 850 RMK KHAOS 155

Model Year 2023 850 RMK KHAOS 155 SLASH

Model Year 2023 850 RMK KHAOS 163 SLASH

Model Year 2023 850 RMK KHAOS 165 SLASH

Model Year 2023 850 RMK PRO 155

Model Year 2023 850 RMK PRO 155 SLASH

Model Year 2023 850 RMK PRO 163 SLASH

Model Year 2023 850 RMK PRO 165 SLASH

Model Year 2023 9R RMK KHAOS 146 SLASH

Model Year 2023 9R RMK KHAOS 155 SLASH

Model Year 2023 9R RMK KHAOS 163 SLASH

Model Year 2023 9R RMK KHAOS 165 SLASH

Model Year 2023 9R RMK PRO 155 SLASH

Model Year 2023 9R RMK PRO 165 SLASH

Model Year 2023 9R RMK PRO 163 SLASH

Model Year 2023 PATRIOT BOOST RMK KHAOS 163 SLASH

Model Year 2023 PATRIOT BOOST RMK KHAOS 165 SLASH

Model Year 2023 PATRIOT BOOST RMK KHS 155 SLASH

Model Year 2023 PATRIOT BOOST RMK PRO 155 SLASH

Model Year 2023 PATRIOT BOOST RMK PRO163 SLASH

Remedy
Repair

Recall Comments

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