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

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 650 MATRYX VOYAGEUR 146 Snowmobile

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 650/850 MATRYX INDY Snowmobile

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 650/850 MATRYX SWITCHBACK Snowmobile

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 650/850 MATRYX RMK Snowmobile

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 650/850 MATRYX INDY Snowmobile

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 650/850 MATRYX SWITCHBACK Snowmobile

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 650 MATRYX VOYAGEUR 146 Snowmobile

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 650 MATRYX SKS 146 Snowmobile

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 650/850 MATRYX RMK Snowmobile

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2024 850 MATRYX RMK Snowmobile

Recalled Polaris Snowmobile VIN/Model Number Location

Recalled Service Part 1323613 (Electric Start)

Recalled Service Part 1323614 (Manual Start)

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. 

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.)

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 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

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