CPSC2023-05-04
Polaris Recalls MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO Snowmobiles Due to Fire Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Polaris dealers nationwide from January 2021 through November 2022 for between $13,300 and $22,000.
Affected count
About 14,885 (In addition, about 4,555 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 164 reports of the brake system overheating, including 22 reports of fires.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Model Year 2022-2023 MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO Snowmobiles
Consumer contact
Polaris Industries at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com and click on "Off Road Recalls" at the bottom of the page or www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/ to check if your vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in any recalls.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Polaris-Recalls-MATRYX-RMK-KHAOS-and-PRO-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Fire-Injury-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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