Polaris RMK, Switchback +1 more: Powertrain

Affects Polaris RMK, Switchback, Indy · 2022–2023 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain snowmobiles, the starter ring gear could fail. If this happens, the clutch or pieces of the clutch could separate from the snowmobile. Note: This recall only affects snowmobiles with a Patriot 850 engine. Safety Risk: Clutch parts that separate from the snowmobile could hit a person and create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Polaris will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your snowmobile to a dealership to replace the primary clutch. Polaris advises not to use your snowmobile until the recall repairs are completed.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational