Polaris Recalls MATRYX Snowmobiles Equipped with PATRIOT 650 and 850 Engines Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 24740 · Feb 22, 2024 · Polaris
9,200
units affected
9,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24740
- Date
- Feb 22, 2024
- Company
- Polaris
- Units affected
- 9,200
- Product
- Model Year 2022-2024 MATRYX Snowmobiles equipped with PATRIOT 650 and 850 Engines
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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
What can happen
The primary (drive) clutch can fail causing the clutch or its components to separate from the vehicle, posing an injury hazard.
The fix
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 and where it was sold
- 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.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from October 2021 through June 2023 for between $13,000 and $17,600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled model year 2022-2024 matryx snowmobiles equipped with patriot 650 and 850 engines?
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.
What is the hazard?
The primary (drive) clutch can fail causing the clutch or its components to separate from the vehicle, posing an injury hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.