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

Recall 24-740 · February 22, 2024 · Polaris

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
24-740 (CPSC)
Recall date
February 22, 2024
Brand
Polaris
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Model Year 2022-2024 MATRYX Snowmobiles equipped with PATRIOT 650 and 850 Engines
Hazard
Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Crashes and loss of control
Remedy
Repair
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)
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
February 22, 2024

What was recalled

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

Is my product affected?

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

  • Model Year 2022-2024 MATRYX Snowmobiles equipped with PATRIOT 650 and 850 Engines · 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) units

Photos from the recall notice

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

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Polaris dealers nationwide from October 2021 through June 2023 for between $13,000 and $17,600.; Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota.

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

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 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 2022-2024 MATRYX Snowmobiles equipped with PATRIOT 650 and 850 Engines (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) units). This recall involves certain Polaris Model Year 2022-2024 MATRYX Voyageur, Indy, Switchback, RMK, and SKS snowmobiles.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: 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 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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on February 22, 2024. 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.