Model Year 2022-2023 MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO Snowmobiles
CPSC Recall #23-751 — May 4, 2023
Product
Model Year 2022-2023 MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO Snowmobiles
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 DESCRIPTIONModel Year 2022 650 RMK KHAOS 146 MATRYX SLASHModel Year 2022 650 RMK PRO 155 MATRYXModel Year 2022 850 RMK KHAOS 146 MATRYX SLASHModel Year 2022 850 RMK KHAOS 155 MATRYXModel Year 2022 850 RMK KHAOS 155 MATRYX SLASHModel Year 2022 850 RMK KHAOS 163 MATRYX SLASHModel Year 2022 850 RMK KHAOS 165 MATRYX SLASHModel Year 2022 850 RMK PRO 155 MATRYXModel Year 2022 850 RMK PRO 155 MATRYX SLASHModel Year 2022 850 RMK PRO 163 MATRYX SLASHModel Year 2022 850 RMK PRO 165 MATRYX SLASHModel Year 2022 850 RMK PRO155 3" MATRYX SLASHModel Year 2022 PATRIOT BOOST RMK KHS155 MATRYX SLASHModel Year 2022 PATRIOT BOOST RMK PRO163 MATRYX SLASHModel Year 2022 PATRIOT BOOST RMK PRO165 MATRYX SLASHModel Year 2023 650 RMK KHAOS 146 SLASHModel Year 2023 650 RMK PRO 155Model Year 2023 850 RMK KHAOS 146 SLASHModel Year 2023 850 RMK KHAOS 155Model Year 2023 850 RMK KHAOS 155 SLASHModel Year 2023 850 RMK KHAOS 163 SLASHModel Year 2023 850 RMK KHAOS 165 SLASHModel Year 2023 850 RMK PRO 155Model Year 2023 850 RMK PRO 155 SLASHModel Year 2023 850 RMK PRO 163 SLASHModel Year 2023 850 RMK PRO 165 SLASHModel Year 2023 9R RMK KHAOS 146 SLASHModel Year 2023 9R RMK KHAOS 155 SLASHModel Year 2023 9R RMK KHAOS 163 SLASHModel Year 2023 9R RMK KHAOS 165 SLASHModel Year 2023 9R RMK PRO 155 SLASHModel Year 2023 9R RMK PRO 165 SLASHModel Year 2023 9R RMK PRO 163 SLASHModel Year 2023 PATRIOT BOOST RMK KHAOS 163 SLASHModel Year 2023 PATRIOT BOOST RMK KHAOS 165 SLASHModel Year 2023 PATRIOT BOOST RMK KHS 155 SLASHModel Year 2023 PATRIOT BOOST RMK PRO 155 SLASHModel Year 2023 PATRIOT BOOST RMK PRO163 SLASH
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.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received 164 reports of the brake system overheating, including 22 reports of fires.
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.
Units Affected
About 14,885 (In addition, about 4,555 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Polaris dealers nationwide from January 2021 through November 2022 for between $13,300 and $22,000.
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
Manufactured In
United States