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Product recall · CPSCNovember 30, 2023Serious
Polaris Patriot 850 MATRYX Snowmobiles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The ring gear on the primary clutch can fail, causing the clutch assembly components to come loose, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Injuries have already been reported.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
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.
Who to 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.
The product
This recall involves certain VINs of Polaris Model Year 2022 Patriot 850 MATRYX RMK, INDY and SWITCHBACK with electric start snowmobiles. In addition, this recall involves primary (drive) clutches sold as service parts with part number 1323613 (e-start). The recalled snowmobiles were sold in black and custom color combinations. "POLARIS" is stamped on the front side paneling of the vehicles. The VIN and Model Number are located on the right side of the vehicle's frame.
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,900 (In addition, about 1,433 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- November 30, 2023
- Brand
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received nine reports of the ring gear failing, including one injury where the ligament was separated from the rider's foot.
1323613
Authorized Polaris dealers nationwide from June 2021 through February 2022 for between $14,000 and $16,000.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Polaris Recalls Patriot 850 MATRYX Snowmobiles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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