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Polaris Patriot 850 MATRYX Snowmobiles Recalled for Clutch Failure Injury Hazard

Agency Publication Date: November 30, 2023
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Summary

Polaris is recalling approximately 2,900 Model Year 2022 Patriot 850 MATRYX snowmobiles, including the RMK, INDY, and SWITCHBACK models with electric start. Primary drive clutches sold separately as service parts (part number 1323613) are also included. The ring gear on the primary clutch can fail, causing components of the clutch assembly to break loose and strike the rider or others. Polaris has received nine reports of the ring gear failing, including one serious injury involving a rider's foot. Consumers should immediately stop using these snowmobiles and contact a dealer for a free replacement clutch.

Risk

The primary clutch assembly can break apart during operation, which may cause components to be thrown from the vehicle. This poses a significant injury hazard, as demonstrated by one report of a rider's foot ligament being separated due to a clutch failure.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects certain VINs of Polaris Model Year 2022 Patriot 850 MATRYX RMK, INDY, and SWITCHBACK snowmobiles with electric start, as well as primary drive clutches (part number 1323613) sold as service parts.
  2. Check the right side of your snowmobile's frame to find the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and Model Number to determine if your vehicle is part of this recall.
  3. Immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles until the necessary repair has been performed.
  4. Contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair to replace the primary drive clutch. Polaris is also contacting registered owners directly.
  5. For more information or to verify your VIN, contact Polaris 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 Safety Recalls' at the bottom of the page.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this safety alert.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair to replace the primary (drive) clutch. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the snowmobiles and is contacting registered owners directly.

Contact: Polaris 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 Safety Recalls" at the bottom of the page or https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/ to check if your vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in any recalls. Consumers can contact Polaris' owner connections team at Owner.Connections@polaris.com or via an online forum accessible at https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/owner-resources/help-center/email.

Affected Products

Product: Polaris Model Year 2022 Patriot 850 MATRYX Snowmobiles
Variants: RMK, INDY, SWITCHBACK, Black, Custom color combinations, Electric start
Model:
Patriot 850 MATRYX RMK
Patriot 850 MATRYX INDY
Patriot 850 MATRYX SWITCHBACK
Date Ranges: Sold June 2021 through February 2022

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

Product: Primary (Drive) Clutch Service Part
Variants: Electric start version
Model:
1323613

Sold separately as a replacement or service part.

Product Images

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 PATRIOT 850 MATRYX RMK w/ Electric Start

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 PATRIOT 850 MATRYX RMK w/ Electric Start

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 PATRIOT 850 MATRYX INDY w/ Electric Start

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 PATRIOT 850 MATRYX INDY w/ Electric Start

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 PATRIOT 850 MATRYX SWITCHBACK w/ Electric Start

Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 PATRIOT 850 MATRYX SWITCHBACK w/ Electric Start

Recalled Polaris Snowmobile VIN/Model Number Location

Recalled Polaris Snowmobile VIN/Model Number Location

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 24722
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
Sold By: Authorized Polaris dealers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 2,900 (In addition, about 1,433 were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Polaris 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 Safety Recalls" at the bottom of the page or https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/ to check if your vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in any recalls. Consumers can contact Polaris' owner connections team at Owner.Connections@polaris.com or via an online forum accessible at https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/owner-resources/help-center/email.
Agency Last Updated: November 30, 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 ยท Raw API Response