Polaris Snowmobiles, Model Year 2022 PATRIOT 850 MATRYX RMK, INDY and

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 2026

Recall Information Record
Database Entry ID: 9776
Recall Number: 24722
Recall Date: November 30, 2023
Last Publish Date: November 30, 2023

1. Recall Summary
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota, is conducting a voluntary recall of certain Model Year 2022 Patriot 850 MATRYX snowmobiles. The recall also includes primary (drive) clutches sold as service parts. The recall was published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on November 30, 2023. The firm has received nine reports of the ring gear failing, including one injury where the ligament was separated from the rider’s foot.

2. Affected Products
The recall involves specific Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) of Polaris Model Year 2022 Patriot 850 MATRYX RMK, INDY, and SWITCHBACK snowmobiles equipped with electric start. Additionally, the 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. The number of units affected is approximately 2,900 in the United States. In addition, about 1,433 were sold in Canada. The products were manufactured in the United States.

3. Hazard Information
The ring gear on the primary clutch can fail, causing the clutch assembly components to come loose, posing an injury hazard to consumers. The firm has received nine reports of the ring gear failing, including one injury where the ligament was separated from the rider’s foot.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the snowmobiles and is contacting registered owners directly. Consumers should contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair to replace the primary (drive) clutch.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a free repair. Consumers should contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair to replace the primary (drive) clutch.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers may also visit the Polaris website at www.polaris.com and click on “Off Road Safety Recalls” at the bottom of the page, or go directly to https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/ to check if their 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.

Additional Information
The recalled snowmobiles were sold at authorized Polaris dealers nationwide from June 2021 through February 2022 for between $14,000 and $16,000. The recall number is 24722. The CPSC recall alert URL is https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Polaris-Recalls-Patriot-850-MATRYX-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Recall-Alert. A related recall notice from Transport Canada is available at https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?rn=2023398.

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