The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·24720·Announced 2023-11-30

Polaris Model Year 2023 Snowmobiles Recalled for Clutch Failure Injury Hazard

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.

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: This is a risk-of-harm product recall where injury has not yet been reported. The source text explicitly states "No injuries have been reported," and the hazard—clutch failure and component separation—is a mechanical defect with injury potential but no documented harm. Under the rubric, this qualifies as High (score 3).

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling about 2,200 Model Year 2023 PATRIOT 9R MATRYX PRO RMK and PATRIOT 9R MATRYX RMK KHAOS snowmobiles sold through authorized Polaris dealers nationwide between January 2022 and April 2023 for between $18,500 and $19,900.

The primary (drive) clutch can fail and cause the clutch or clutch components to come loose, posing an injury hazard to consumers. The firm has received 91 reports of clutch failure, including nine reports where clutch components separated from the unit. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. The repair includes replacement of the primary (drive) clutch, installation of a clutch guard kit, and receipt of an owner's manual addendum. Polaris is notifying all dealers and registered owners directly.

Contact Polaris Industries at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/ to check if your vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Model Year 2023 PATRIOT 9R MATRYX PRO RMK and PATRIOT 9R MATRYX RMK KHAOS Snowmobiles
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
Category
Consumer Product — Recreational Vehicle / Snowmobile
Hazard
  • clutch-failure
  • mechanical-separation
  • injury-hazard
Affected units
2,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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