Polaris Recalls Patriot 850 MATRYX Snowmobiles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 24722 · Nov 30, 2023 · Polaris
2,900
units affected
2,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24722
- Date
- Nov 30, 2023
- Company
- Polaris
- Units affected
- 2,900
- Product
- Polaris Snowmobiles, Model Year 2022 PATRIOT 850 MATRYX RMK, INDY and SWITCHBACK
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves certain VINs of Polaris Model Year 2022 Patriot 850 MATRYX RMK, INDY and SWITCHBACK with electric start snowmobiles. In addition, this recall involves primary (drive) clutches sold as service parts with part number 1323613 (e-start). The recalled snowmobiles were sold in black and custom color combinations. "POLARIS" 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.
What can happen
The ring gear on the primary clutch can fail, causing the clutch assembly components to come loose, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
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 snowmobiles and is contacting registered owners directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received nine reports of the ring gear failing, including one injury where the ligament was separated from the rider's foot.
- Sold at
- Authorized Polaris dealers nationwide from June 2021 through February 2022 for between $14,000 and $16,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled polaris snowmobiles, model year 2022 patriot 850 matryx rmk, indy and switchback?
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 snowmobiles and is contacting registered owners directly.
What is the hazard?
The ring gear on the primary clutch can fail, causing the clutch assembly components to come loose, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
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.