Polaris recalls 2023 Patriot 9R MATRYX PRO RMK and KHAOS snowmobiles due to risk of clutch failure causing injury. Owners must stop using and get free repair.
“Polaris Patriot 9R MATRYX Snowmobiles Recall: Clutch Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2135-polaris-patriot-9r-matryx-snowmobiles-recall-clutch-failure-risk. Based on CPSC recall #9774 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Polaris-Recalls-Patriot-9R-MATRYX-PRO-RMK-and-Patriot-9R-MATRYX-RMK-KHAOS-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Recall-Alert).
Polaris Industries Inc. recalled Model Year 2023 Patriot 9R MATRYX PRO RMK and Patriot 9R MATRYX RMK KHAOS snowmobiles due to an injury hazard from a failing primary clutch, the CPSC 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 2023 PATRIOT 9R MATRYX PRO RMK
Polaris Model Year 2023 PATRIOT 9R MATRYX RMK KHAOS
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, install a clutch guard kit and receive an owner's manual addendum. Polaris can be reached 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 primary (drive) clutch can fail and can cause the clutch or clutch components to come loose, posing an injury hazard to consumers. The firm has received 91 reports of clutch failure, including nine reports where the clutch components separated from the unit. No injuries have been reported.
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), Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic and Pro XD Kinetic Recalls (June 18, 2025), and Polaris Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar recall (May 15, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the 'POLARIS' stamp on the front side paneling. The VIN and model number are on the right side of the vehicle's frame. These snowmobiles were sold in black and custom color combinations in 2023.
Brand
Polaris
Product
Model Year 2023 PATRIOT 9R MATRYX PRO RMK and PATRIOT 9R MATRYX RMK KHAOS Snowmobiles
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles to prevent potential injury from a failing clutch.
Schedule Repair
Contact Polaris or an authorized dealer to schedule a free repair that includes replacing the primary clutch, installing a clutch guard kit, and receiving an owner's manual addendum.
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, install a clutch guard kit and receive an owner's manual addendum. Polaris is notifying all dealers and registered owners directly.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Authorized Polaris dealers nationwide from January 2022 through April 2023 for between $18,500 and $19,900.”
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 9774 — Polaris Patriot 9R MATRYX Snowmobiles Recall: Clutch Failure Risk
Hello,
I own a Polaris Patriot 9R MATRYX Snowmobiles Recall: Clutch Failure Risk that is covered by recall 9774 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, install a clutch guard kit and receive an owner's manual addendum. Polaris is notifying all dealers and 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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