Polaris Industries Inc. 2023-05-04 Vehicles serious CPSC
Vehicles · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-23751
Model Year 2022-2023 MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO Snowmobiles Recall
Issued May 4, 2023 · Polaris Industries Inc. · 148,854,555 units affected
In May 2023, Polaris Industries Inc. recalled the Model Year 2022-2023 MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO Snowmobiles, a serious vehicles recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
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.
What you should do
- 1 Keep using Model Year 2022-2023 MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO Snowmobiles only as advised. See the remedy below.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Polaris Industries Inc. to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): 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.
Recall details
- Brand
- Polaris Industries Inc.
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall date
- May 4, 2023
- Units affected
- 148,854,555
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from January 2021 through November 2022 for between $13,300 and $22,000.
- Recall number
- CPSC-23751
- Made in
- United States
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Polaris Industries Inc. has 49 recalls in our database, including 1 rated Critical.
- We're tracking 1,755 Vehicles recalls in our database.
- 148,854,555 units is enough to reach millions of US homes.
- This is the 209th Vehicles recall we've logged in 2023.