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Vehicles/Motorcycles & ATVs

Polaris MATRYX PRO RMK and RMK KHAOS Snowmobiles Recalled for Puncture Hazard

Agency Publication Date: August 31, 2023
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Summary

Polaris has recalled about 15,900 model year 2022-2023 MATRYX PRO RMK and MATRYX RMK KHAOS snowmobiles. The handlebar hooks on these vehicles can cause serious puncture wounds if a rider's body impacts them during a crash. The firm has received four reports of such puncture injuries. Affected vehicles were sold in black and custom color combinations with "POLARIS" or "KHAOS" stamped on the side panels. Polaris is offering consumers free replacement handlebar hooks that can be installed by an authorized dealer or self-installed.

Risk

The handlebar hooks on the recalled snowmobiles pose a risk of serious puncture wounds if the rider impacts them during a crash. Four people have already reported sustaining puncture wounds from these hooks.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves model year 2022 and 2023 Polaris MATRYX PRO RMK and MATRYX RMK KHAOS snowmobiles sold in black and various custom color combinations.
  2. Identify your vehicle by looking for the words "POLARIS" or "KHAOS" stamped on the front side paneling.
  3. Check your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and Model Number, which are located on the right side of the vehicle's frame (the tunnel), to confirm if your snowmobile is affected.
  4. Stop using the recalled snowmobiles immediately until the hazard has been repaired.
  5. Contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair or to request a free replacement handlebar hook kit that you can install yourself.
  6. Enter your VIN at www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/ to verify if your specific vehicle is included in this or any other safety recalls.
  7. 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" at the bottom of the page.
  8. For additional questions or to report a safety concern, call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is offering consumers free replacement handlebar hooks that can be self-installed or installed by an authorized Polaris dealer. 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 online at www.polaris.com and click on "Off Road Recalls" at the bottom of the page or www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/ to check if your vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in any recalls.

Affected Products

Product: 2022-2023 Polaris MATRYX PRO RMK Snowmobile
Variants: Black, Custom color combinations
Model:
MATRYX PRO RMK
Date Ranges: Sold December 2019 through April 2023

VIN and Model Number are located on the right side of vehicle's frame.

Product: 2022-2023 Polaris MATRYX RMK KHAOS Snowmobile
Variants: Black, Custom color combinations
Model:
MATRYX RMK KHAOS
Date Ranges: Sold December 2019 through April 2023

VIN and Model Number are located on the right side of vehicle's frame.

Product Images

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 MATRYX PRO RMK Snowmobile

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 MATRYX PRO RMK Snowmobile

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 MATRYX RMK KHAOS Snowmobile

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 MATRYX RMK KHAOS Snowmobile

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 MATRYX PRO RMK Snowmobile

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 MATRYX PRO RMK Snowmobile

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 MATRYX RMK KHAOS Snowmobile

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 MATRYX RMK KHAOS Snowmobile

Close-up of Recalled Snowmobile Handlebar Hooks

Close-up of Recalled Snowmobile Handlebar Hooks

Close-up of Recalled Snowmobile Handlebar Hooks

Close-up of Recalled Snowmobile Handlebar Hooks

Recalled Polaris Snowmobile VIN/Model Number Location

Recalled Polaris Snowmobile VIN/Model Number Location

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) location in the right side of the tunnel

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) location in the right side of the tunnel

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 23788
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
Sold By: Polaris dealers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 15,900 (In addition, about 7,040 were sold in Canada) (These vehicles were previously recalled in May 2023 for a different hazard)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Polaris Industries at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com and click on "Off Road Recalls" at the bottom of the page or www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/ to check if your vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in any recalls.
Agency Last Updated: August 31, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response