The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced that these American-made Polaris snowmobiles suffer from a clutch defect which could kill you.
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Polaris Recalls MATRYX Snowmobiles Equipped with PATRIOT 650 and 850 Engines Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Name of Product:
Model Year 2022-2024 MATRYX Snowmobiles equipped with PATRIOT 650 and 850 Engines
Hazard:
The primary (drive) clutch can fail causing the clutch or its components to separate from the vehicle, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
February 22, 2024
Units:
About 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.)
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.
Recall Details
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:
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.
Incidents/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.
Sold At:
Polaris dealers nationwide from October 2021 through June 2023 for between $13,000 and $17,600.
Manufacturer(s):
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
24-740
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Bet they're clutching their pearls over at Polaris.
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