The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·23751·Announced 2023-05-04

Polaris Model Year 2022-2023 Snowmobiles Recalled for Fire Hazard

Polaris is recalling about 14,885 Model Year 2022-2023 MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO snowmobiles. When the rider engages the throttle and brake simultaneously, the brake system can overheat, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source reports 22 confirmed fires and 164 reports of brake system overheating, indicating actual fires have occurred. This meets the Severe criterion for a product recall with reported property damage and injury risk, even though no hospitalizations are explicitly stated in the source.

Plain-English summary

This recall involves Polaris Model Year 2022-2023 MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO snowmobiles sold nationwide by Polaris dealers from January 2021 through November 2022 for between $13,300 and $22,000. The recalled snowmobiles were sold in black and custom color combinations, with "POLARIS" or "KHAOS" stamped on the front side paneling. The VIN and Model Number are located on the right side of the vehicle's frame.

When the rider engages the throttle and brake (including the parking brake) simultaneously on the recalled snowmobiles, the brake system can overheat in the caliper/pad/brake rotor area, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to the rider. The firm has received 164 reports of the brake system overheating, including 22 reports of fires.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. The dealer will conduct a check of the snowmobile braking system and install a software update. Polaris is notifying all dealers and registered owners directly. Consumers can contact Polaris Industries at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.polaris.com and click on "Off Road Recalls" or go to www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/ to check if your vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in any recalls.

The recalled product

Product
Model Year 2022-2023 MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO Snowmobiles
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
Category
Vehicle — Snowmobile
Hazard
  • fire
  • burn-injury
  • brake-overheating
Affected units
14,885

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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