Polaris Recall of certain MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO Snowmobiles Due to Fire Injury Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 5, 2023 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –

Recall Summary

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: CANADA

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:

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

About the U.S. CPSC

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.

Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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