Polaris recalls 2022-2024 MATRYX snowmobiles with Patriot 650/850 engines due to risk of clutch separation causing injury. Owners must stop using and get free clutch repair.
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Polaris is recalling certain 2022-2024 MATRYX snowmobiles with Patriot 650 or 850 engines because the primary clutch can fail and separate from the vehicle, potentially causing injury. This affects owners who bought these models during the specified years and colors. Affected vehicles must be stopped immediately and repaired to prevent injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2049-polaris-matryx-snowmobiles-with-patriot-650-850-engines-recall-clutch.
“Polaris MATRYX Snowmobiles with Patriot 650/850 Engines Recall: Clutch Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2049-polaris-matryx-snowmobiles-with-patriot-650-850-engines-recall-clutch. Based on CPSC recall #9868 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Polaris-Recalls-MATRYX-Snowmobiles-Equipped-with-PATRIOT-650-and-850-Engines-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Recall-Alert).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Feb. 22, 2024, that Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling MATRYX snowmobiles equipped with PATRIOT 650 and 850 engines due to an injury hazard from a failing primary clutch. Owners should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact Polaris or an authorized dealer for a free repair.
How to tell if you have it
Polaris Model Year 2022-2024 MATRYX Voyageur, Indy, Switchback, RMK, and SKS snowmobiles
Snowmobiles equipped with PATRIOT 650 and 850 engines
Primary (drive) clutches sold as service parts with part numbers 1323613 (e-start) and 1323614 (manual start)
Vehicles sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from October 2021 through June 2023
What to do
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 vehicles and is notifying all dealers and contacting registered owners directly.
The hazard
The primary (drive) clutch can fail causing the clutch or its components to separate from the vehicle, posing an injury hazard. Polaris has received 109 reports of clutch failure, including nine reports where the clutch components separated from the unit and one incident that resulted in a laceration injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Polaris Industries Inc. has 27 other recalls on record since Feb. 17, 2022. Other recent recalls of similar products include Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Vehicles Recall (Oct. 30, 2025) and Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic and Pro XD Kinetic Recalls (June 18, 2025). Recent recalls of similar vehicles include Can-Am ATVs Recall (May 14, 2026), Triumph TF450 Closed Course Motorcycles Recall (Sept. 10, 2026), and Sunderwell XW-A17 ATV Recall (June 25, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the 'POLARIS' stamp on the front panel. The VIN and model number are on the right side of the frame. Affected models include 2022-2024 MATRYX Voyageur, Indy, Switchback, RMK, and SKS with Patriot 650 or 850 engines.
Brand
Polaris
Product
Model Year 2022-2024 MATRYX Snowmobiles equipped with PATRIOT 650 and 850 Engines
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Immediately stop riding the recalled snowmobiles and do not operate them until repaired.
Contact Polaris
Reach out to Polaris or an authorized dealer to schedule a free repair for the primary clutch replacement.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
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 vehicles and is notifying all dealers and contacting registered owners directly.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Polaris dealers nationwide from October 2021 through June 2023 for between $13,000 and $17,600.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Polaris
We’ve drafted a message you can send Polaris to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9868 — Polaris MATRYX Snowmobiles with Patriot 650/850 Engines Recall: Clutch Failure Risk
Hello,
I own a Polaris MATRYX Snowmobiles with Patriot 650/850 Engines Recall: Clutch Failure Risk that is covered by recall 9868 from Polaris.
The official recall notice states: 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 vehicles and is notifying all dealers and contacting registered owners directly.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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