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Polaris Recalls MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO Snowmobiles Due to Fire Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall 23-751 · May 4, 2023 · Polaris

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. The dealer will conduct a check of the snowmobile braking system and install a software update. Polaris is notifying all dealers and registered owners directly.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
23-751 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 4, 2023
Brand
Polaris
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Model Year 2022-2023 MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO Snowmobiles
Hazard
Fire Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Fire and burnCrashes and loss of control
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 14,885 (In addition, about 4,555 were sold in Canada)
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
May 4, 2023

What was recalled

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

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Model Year 2022-2023 MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO Snowmobiles · About 14,885 (In addition, about 4,555 were sold in Canada) units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 RMK PRO MATRYX Snowmobile
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 RMK PRO MATRYX Snowmobile
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 RMK PRO MATRYX SLASH Snowmobile
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 RMK PRO MATRYX SLASH Snowmobile
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 RMK KHAOS MATRYX Snowmobile
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 RMK KHAOS MATRYX Snowmobile
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 RMK KHAOS MATRYX SLASH Snowmobile
Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 RMK KHAOS MATRYX SLASH Snowmobile

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Polaris dealers nationwide from January 2021 through November 2022 for between $13,300 and $22,000.; Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota.

Injuries or incidents reported

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

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 "Off Road Recalls" 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.

Recall history and context

Polaris appears in 124 CPSC recalls on record. See all Polaris recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Model Year 2022-2023 MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO Snowmobiles (About 14,885 (In addition, about 4,555 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Polaris Model Year 2022-2023 MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO snowmobiles.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Injury Hazard (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. The dealer will conduct a check of the snowmobile braking system and install a software update. Polaris is notifying all dealers and registered owners directly.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 4, 2023. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.