Polaris recalled its MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO snowmobiles due to the risk of fire and burn injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) posted the recall notice on May 4, 2023. The vehicles were also recalled on Aug. 31, 2023 due to another injury hazard.
According to the CPSC, while the rider engages the throttle and brake simultaneously, the brake system could overheat in the rotor area, posing a fire hazard and burn injuries to the rider. The CPSC also stated that the handlebar hooks on the snowmobiles poses a risk of puncture wounds upon impact in a crash.
On Nov. 30, 2023, the recall was expanded due to two more injury hazards. According to the CPSC, the clutch can fail and cause the clutch or clutch components to loosen, posing an injury hazard to users. Additionally, the ring gear on the primary clutch can fail, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Polaris and the CPSC received 164 reports of the brake system overheating. 22 of the incidents reported a fire. The companies also received four reports of puncture wounds during a crash, 91 reports of clutch failure, and nine reports of the ring gear failing. An additional injury was reported where the ligament was separated from the rider’s foot.
Approximately 15,900 units were recalled, with an additional 7,040 in Canada.
Which models of the Polaris snowmobiles were recalled?
The recall affects Polaris model years 2022-2023 of the MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO snowmobiles.
The snowmobiles were sold in a variety of color combinations.
VIN and model numbers can be found on the right side of the vehicle’s frame. The following model descriptions were recalled:
- Model Year 2022 650 RMK KHAOS 146 MATRYX SLASH
- Model Year 2022 650 RMK PRO 155 MATRYX
- Model Year 2022 850 RMK KHAOS 146 MATRYX SLASH
- Model Year 2022 850 RMK KHAOS 155 MATRYX
- Model Year 2022 850 RMK KHAOS 155 MATRYX SLASH
- Model Year 2022 850 RMK KHAOS 163 MATRYX SLASH
- Model Year 2022 850 RMK KHAOS 165 MATRYX SLASH
- Model Year 2022 850 RMK PRO 155 MATRYX
- Model Year 2022 850 RMK PRO 155 MATRYX SLASH
- Model Year 2022 850 RMK PRO 163 MATRYX SLASH
- Model Year 2022 850 RMK PRO 165 MATRYX SLASH
- Model Year 2022 850 RMK PRO 155 3” MATRYX SLASH
- Model Year 2022 PATRIOT BOOST RMK KHS 155 MATRYX SLASH
- Model Year 2022 PATRIOT BOOST RMK PRO 163 MATRYX SLASH
- Model Year 2022 PATRIOT BOOST RMK PRO 165 MATRYX SLASH
- Model Year 2022 PATRIOT 850 MATRYX RMK
- Model Year 2022 PATRIOT 850 MATRYX INDY
- Model Year 2022 PATRIOT 850 MATRYX SWITCHBACK
- Model Year 2023 650 RMK KHAOS 146 SLASH
- Model Year 2023 650 RMKI PRO 155
- Model Year 2023 850 RMK KHAOS 146 SLASH
- Model Year 2023 850 RMK KHAOS 155
- Model Year 2023 850 RMK KHAOS 155 SLASH
- Model Year 2023 850 RMK KHAOS 163 SLASH
- Model Year 2023 850 RMK KHAOS 165 SLASH
- Model Year 2023 850 RMK PRO 155
- Model Year 2023 850 RMK PRO 155 SLASH
- Model Year 2023 850 RMK PRO 163 SLASH
- Model Year 2023 850 RMK PRO 165 SLASH
- Model Year 2023 9R RMK KHAOS 146 SLASH
- Model Year 2023 9R RMK KHAOS 155 SLASH
- Model Year 2023 9R RMK KHAOS 163 SLASH
- Model Year 2023 9R RMK KHAOS 165 SLASH
- Model Year 2023 9R RMK PRO 155 SLASH
- Model Year 2023 9R RMK PRO 165 SLASH
- Model Year 2023 9R RMK PRO 163 SLASH
- Model Year 2023 PATRIOT BOOST RMK KHAOS 163 SLASH
- Model Year 2023 PATRIOT BOOST RMK KHAOS 165 SLASH
- Model Year 2023 PATRIOT BOOST RMK KHS 155 SLASH
- Model Year 2023 PATRIOT BOOST RMK PRO 155 SLASH
- Model Year 2023 PATRIOT BOOST RMK PRO 163 SLASH
- Model Year 2023 PATRIOT 9R MATRYX PRO RMK
- Model Year 2023 PATRIOT 9R MATRYX RMK KHAOS
The CPSC advises consumers to immediately stop riding the recalled Polaris snowmobiles.
Other Polaris Recalls:
- Polaris RZR (Razor) Off-Road Vehicle Recall
- Polaris Timbersled Snow Bike Conversion Kit Recall
- Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles Recall
- Polaris Off-Road Vehicle Recall
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