Hazard
15 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 15 clutch failure recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 3 (20%) are Severe.
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Arctic Cat is recalling approximately 16,200 model year 2017–2021 and certain 2022 snowmobiles from the 8000 and 9000 series because the drive clutch can break and allow fragments to escape the shielding, causing laceration injuries.
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.
BRP is recalling about 14,555 Model Year 2022 and 2023 Can-Am Commander, Defender, and Maverick Trail side-by-side vehicles because the operator's guide contains incorrect maintenance intervals for the clutch, which can lead to clutch failure and fragment ejection, posing a risk of serious injury.
Polaris is recalling about 2,900 Model Year 2022 Patriot 850 MATRYX snowmobiles because the ring gear on the primary clutch can fail, causing clutch components to come loose and creating an injury hazard. Nine failures have been reported, including one injury.
Polaris is recalling about 2,200 Model Year 2023 PATRIOT 9R MATRYX PRO RMK and PATRIOT 9R MATRYX RMK KHAOS snowmobiles because the primary clutch can fail and cause clutch components to come loose, posing an injury hazard.
KTM North America is recalling specific 2018-2020 KTM and Husqvarna motorcycles because a damaged gasket on the clutch slave cylinder may prevent the clutch from disengaging, increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2021 Freightliner Cascadia trucks due to a manufacturing defect in the clutch assembly that may cause the clutch to disengage, increasing crash risk.
Polaris is recalling about 18,400 RZR recreational off-highway vehicles because the clutch can fail, posing an injury hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 27,232 model year 2016 motorcycles because the clutch master cylinder may fail to disengage the clutch, increasing the risk of a crash.
Yamaha is recalling 2015-2016 YZF-R3 motorcycles because a clutch bearing may break, preventing the clutch from disengaging and increasing crash risk.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 2014-2015 motorcycles because the clutch master cylinder may fail to disengage the clutch, increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2015 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks because a defective clutch component may prevent disengagement, increasing crash risk.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 105,746 model year 2014 motorcycles because a clutch master cylinder component may fail, causing the bike to creep forward.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 2,886 model year 2014 motorcycles because an incorrect clutch release plate may prevent the clutch from disengaging, increasing crash risk.
Harley-Davidson is recalling specific 2014 models because the clutch may fail to disengage, increasing the risk of a crash.