The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·24740·Announced 2024-02-22

Polaris MATRYX Snowmobiles Recalled for Primary Clutch Failure Hazard

Polaris is recalling Model Year 2022–2024 MATRYX snowmobiles with PATRIOT 650 and 850 engines because the primary clutch can fail and separate from the vehicle, creating an injury hazard. Polaris has received 109 reports of clutch failure, including one incident resulting in a laceration injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly reports one laceration injury from clutch component separation, demonstrating that harm has already occurred. Although there is only one reported injury among 109 failure reports, the hazard—mechanical separation of components during operation—represents significant risk of harm to riders and bystanders, placing this recall in the High category.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 9,200 Model Year 2022–2024 MATRYX snowmobiles equipped with PATRIOT 650 and 850 engines. The recalled models include the Voyageur, Indy, Switchback, RMK, and SKS snowmobiles sold in black and custom color combinations. The recall also includes primary clutches sold as service parts (part numbers 1323613 for electric start and 1323614 for manual start).

The primary (drive) clutch can fail, causing the clutch or its components to separate from the vehicle and pose an injury hazard. Polaris has received 109 reports of clutch failure, including nine reports where clutch components separated from the unit and one incident that resulted in a laceration injury.

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 clutch. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is notifying all dealers and contacting registered owners directly. Consumers can contact Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit www.polaris.com, or email [email protected] to check their vehicle identification number (VIN) and arrange service.

The recalled product

Product
Model Year 2022-2024 MATRYX Snowmobiles equipped with PATRIOT 650 and 850 Engines
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
Category
Vehicle — Snowmobile
Hazard
  • clutch-failure
  • component-separation
  • laceration
Affected units
9,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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