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Polaris Recalls MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO Snowmobiles Due to Fire Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

  • Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 RMK PRO MATRYX Snowmobile
  • Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 RMK PRO MATRYX SLASH Snowmobile
  • Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 RMK KHAOS MATRYX Snowmobile
  • Recalled Polaris Model Year 2022 RMK KHAOS MATRYX SLASH Snowmobile
  • Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 RMK PRO Snowmobile
  • Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 RMK PRO SLASH Snowmobile
  • Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 RMK KHAOS Snowmobile
  • Recalled Polaris Model Year 2023 RMK KHAOS SLASH Snowmobile
  • Recalled Polaris Snowmobile VIN/Model Number Location
Name of Product:
Model Year 2022-2023 MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO Snowmobiles
Hazard:

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.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
May 04, 2023
Units:

About 14,885 (In addition, about 4,555 were sold in Canada)

Consumer 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.

Recall Details

In Conjunction With:
Description:

This recall involves Polaris Model Year 2022-2023 MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO snowmobiles. The recalled  snowmobiles were sold in black and custom color combinations. “POLARIS” or “KHAOS” 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. The following models are being recalled:

RECALLED MODEL DESCRIPTION

Model Year 2022 650 RMK KHAOS 146 MATRYX SLASH

Model Year 2022 650 RMK PRO 155 MATRYX

Model Year 2022 850 RMK KHAOS 146 MATRYX SLASH

Model Year 2022 850 RMK KHAOS 155 MATRYX

Model Year 2022 850 RMK KHAOS 155 MATRYX SLASH

Model Year 2022 850 RMK KHAOS 163 MATRYX SLASH

Model Year 2022 850 RMK KHAOS 165 MATRYX SLASH

Model Year 2022 850 RMK PRO 155 MATRYX

Model Year 2022 850 RMK PRO 155 MATRYX SLASH

Model Year 2022 850 RMK PRO 163 MATRYX SLASH

Model Year 2022 850 RMK PRO 165 MATRYX SLASH

Model Year 2022 850 RMK PRO155 3" MATRYX SLASH

Model Year 2022 PATRIOT BOOST RMK KHS155 MATRYX SLASH

Model Year 2022 PATRIOT BOOST RMK PRO163 MATRYX SLASH

Model Year 2022 PATRIOT BOOST RMK PRO165 MATRYX SLASH

Model Year 2023 650 RMK KHAOS 146 SLASH

Model Year 2023 650 RMK PRO 155

Model Year 2023 850 RMK KHAOS 146 SLASH

Model Year 2023 850 RMK KHAOS 155

Model Year 2023 850 RMK KHAOS 155 SLASH

Model Year 2023 850 RMK KHAOS 163 SLASH

Model Year 2023 850 RMK KHAOS 165 SLASH

Model Year 2023 850 RMK PRO 155

Model Year 2023 850 RMK PRO 155 SLASH

Model Year 2023 850 RMK PRO 163 SLASH

Model Year 2023 850 RMK PRO 165 SLASH

Model Year 2023 9R RMK KHAOS 146 SLASH

Model Year 2023 9R RMK KHAOS 155 SLASH

Model Year 2023 9R RMK KHAOS 163 SLASH

Model Year 2023 9R RMK KHAOS 165 SLASH

Model Year 2023 9R RMK PRO 155 SLASH

Model Year 2023 9R RMK PRO 165 SLASH

Model Year 2023 9R RMK PRO 163 SLASH

Model Year 2023 PATRIOT BOOST RMK KHAOS 163 SLASH

Model Year 2023 PATRIOT BOOST RMK KHAOS 165 SLASH

Model Year 2023 PATRIOT BOOST RMK KHS 155 SLASH

Model Year 2023 PATRIOT BOOST RMK PRO 155 SLASH

Model Year 2023 PATRIOT BOOST RMK PRO163 SLASH
Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received 164 reports of the brake system overheating, including 22 reports of fires.

Sold At:
Polaris dealers nationwide from January 2021 through November 2022 for between $13,300 and $22,000.
Manufacturer(s):
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
23-751

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