Recall: Polaris Industries Recalls Patriot Boost Snowmobiles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Description: This recall involves certain VINs of Polaris Model Year 2022 PATRIOT BOOST RMK KHAOS and Model Year 2022 PATRIOT BOOST PRO RMK. The recalled snowmobiles were sold in the following color combinations: black, black/blue, neon/orange, and red/white. Polaris and the model name are printed on the chassis on both sides of the snowmobiles. The model year and VIN are stamped on the right side of the tunnel. Consumers can enter their VIN at www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/ to see if their snowmobile is included in any recalls.

Name of product: Polaris Snowmobiles, Model Year 2022 PATRIOT BOOST RMK KHAOS and PATRIOT BOOST PRO RMK

Units: About 2,300 (In addition, about 986 were sold in Canada)

Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota

Hazard: The primary (drive) clutch bolt can break, causing the clutch assembly components to separate, creating a projectile risk and posing an injury hazard to consumers.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair, consisting of an update to the drive clutch and a new drive clutch bolt. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the snowmobiles.

Recall date: August 25, 2022

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 24 reports of the primary (drive) clutch bolt breaking and damaging the clutch assembly.

Sold At: Polaris dealers nationwide from January 2021 through July 2022 for between $19,300 and $19,600.

Manufactured in: United States

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 Safety 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.

Recall number: 22-767