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CPSC source record The ring gear on the primary clutch can fail, caus Ongoing

Polaris Recalls Patriot 850 MATRYX Snowmobiles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall Date: 2023-11-30 Recalling Firm: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota Record Ref: 9776

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This CPSC record concerns Polaris Recalls Patriot 850 MATRYX Snowmobiles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) and names Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota as the recalling firm. Use the source fields below to narrow the match, then verify the exact item and current remedy on the issuing-agency page.

  • Firm: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
  • Classification: The ring gear on the primary clutch can fail, caus
  • Status: Ongoing
  • Recall date: 2023-11-30
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Product Description & Identification

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.

Reason for Recall / Hazard Identified

Hazard: The ring gear on the primary clutch can fail, causing the clutch assembly components to come loose, posing an injury hazard to consumers.. 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.

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Consumer Action Recorded in the Source

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.. 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.

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Nationwide retail and online distribution

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Source ID
9776
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2026-07-27 11:37:08 UTC
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