“Polaris Patriot 850 MATRYX Snowmobiles Recall: Clutch Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2134-polaris-patriot-850-matryx-snowmobiles-recall-clutch-failure-risk. Based on CPSC recall #9776 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Polaris-Recalls-Patriot-850-MATRYX-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Recall-Alert).
Polaris Industries Inc. recalled Model Year 2022 Patriot 850 MATRYX snowmobiles due to an injury hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Nov. 30, 2023. Owners should stop using the vehicles and contact Polaris for a free repair.
How to tell if you have it
Polaris Model Year 2022 Patriot 850 MATRYX RMK
Polaris Model Year 2022 Patriot 850 MATRYX INDY
Polaris Model Year 2022 Patriot 850 MATRYX SWITCHBACK
Primary (drive) clutches sold as service parts with part number 1323613 (e-start)
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. Contact Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com.
The hazard
The ring gear on the primary clutch can fail, causing the clutch assembly components to come loose and posing an injury hazard. The firm has received nine reports of the ring gear failing, including one injury where the ligament was separated from the rider's foot.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Polaris Industries Inc. has 27 other recalls on record since 2022-02-17. Other recent recalls of similar products include Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Vehicles Recall (2025-10-30), Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic and Pro XD Kinetic Recalls (2025-06-18), and Polaris Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar recall (2025-05-15). Other recent recalls of similar products include Can-Am ATVs Recall (2026-05-14), Sunderwell XW-A17 ATV Recall (2026-06-25), and GASGAS & Husqvarna Off-Road Motorcycles Recall (2026-08-20).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the Polaris stamp on the front panel and VIN on the right side of the frame. The recalled models are 2022 Patriot 850 MATRYX RMK, INDY, and SWITCHBACK with electric start.
Brand
Polaris
Product
Polaris Snowmobiles, Model Year 2022 PATRIOT 850 MATRYX RMK, INDY and SWITCHBACK
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It 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.
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 snowmobiles and is contacting registered owners directly.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Authorized Polaris dealers nationwide from June 2021 through February 2022 for between $14,000 and $16,000.”
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 9776 — Polaris Patriot 850 MATRYX Snowmobiles Recall: Clutch Failure Risk
Hello,
I own a Polaris Patriot 850 MATRYX Snowmobiles Recall: Clutch Failure Risk that is covered by recall 9776 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 snowmobiles and is 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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