Polaris Recalls MATRYX Snowmobiles Equipped with PATRIOT 650 and 850 Engines Due to Injury Hazard

Model Year 2022-2024 MATRYX Snowmobiles equipped with PATRIOT 650 and 850 Engines

Date of Recall

2024-02-22

CPSC Release Number

24-740

Manufactured In

United States

Units

About 9,200 (In addition, about 3,800 were sold in Canada) (Polaris MATRYX snowmobiles have been previously recalled in May 2023

Manufacturer

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota

Sold By

Polaris dealers nationwide from October 2021 through June 2023 for between $13,000 and $17,600.

Problem/Hazard

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

Injuries/Incidents

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.

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

Remedy

Repair

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