Polaris Recalls MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO Snowmobiles Due to Fire Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recalled 2023-05-04. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 14,885Units
2023-05-04Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Polaris Model Year 2022-2023 MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO snowmobiles. The recalled snowmobiles were sold in black and custom color combinations. "POLARIS" or "KHAOS" is stamped on the front side paneling of the vehicles. The VIN and Model Number are located on the right side of the vehicle's frame. The following models are being recalled: RECALLED MODEL DESCRIPTION Model Year 2022 650 RMK KHAOS 146 MATRYX SLASH Model Year 2022 650 RMK PRO 155 MATRYX Model Year 2022 850 RMK KHAOS 146 MATRYX SLASH Model Year 2022 850 RMK KHAOS 155 MATRYX Model Year 2022 850 RMK KHAOS 155 MATRYX SLASH Model Year 2022 850 RMK KHAOS 163 MATRYX SLASH Model Year 2022 850 RMK KHAOS 165 MATRYX SLASH Model Year 2022 850 RMK PRO 155 MATRYX Model Year 2022 850 RMK PRO 155 MATRYX SLASH Model Year 2022 850 RMK PRO 163 MATRYX SLASH Model Year 2022 850 RMK PRO 165 MATRYX SLASH Model Year 2022 850 RMK PRO155 3" MATRYX SLASH Model Year 2022 PATRIOT BOOST RMK KHS155 MATRYX SLASH Model Year 2022 PATRIOT BOOST RMK PRO163 MATRYX SLASH Model Year 2022 PATRIOT BOOST RMK PRO165 MATRYX SLASH Model Year 2023 650 RMK KHAOS 146 SLASH Model Year 2023 650 RMK PRO 155 Model Year 2023 850 RMK KHAOS 146 SLASH Model Year 2023 850 RMK KHAOS 155 Model Year 2023 850 RMK KHAOS 155 SLASH Model Year 2023 850 RMK KHAOS 163 SLASH Model Year 2023 850 RMK KHAOS 165 SLASH Model Year 2023 850 RMK PRO 155 Model Year 2023 850 RMK PRO 155 SLASH Model Year 2023 850 RMK PRO 163 SLASH Model Year 2023 850 RMK PRO 165 SLASH Model Year 2023 9R RMK KHAOS 146 SLASH Model Year 2023 9R RMK KHAOS 155 SLASH Model Year 2023 9R RMK KHAOS 163 SLASH Model Year 2023 9R RMK KHAOS 165 SLASH Model Year 2023 9R RMK PRO 155 SLASH Model Year 2023 9R RMK PRO 165 SLASH Model Year 2023 9R RMK PRO 163 SLASH Model Year 2023 PATRIOT BOOST RMK KHAOS 163 SLASH Model Year 2023 PATRIOT BOOST RMK KHAOS 165 SLASH Model Year 2023 PATRIOT BOOST RMK KHS 155 SLASH Model Year 2023 PATRIOT BOOST RMK PRO 155 SLASH Model Year 2023 PATRIOT BOOST RMK PRO163 SLASH
- The 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.
- Injuries
- The firm has received 164 reports of the brake system overheating, including 22 reports of fires.
- The 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.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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