Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 12708 · Dec 15, 2011 · Arctic Cat
7,100
units affected
7,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12708
- Date
- Dec 15, 2011
- Company
- Arctic Cat
- Units affected
- 7,100
- Product
- Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
- Product type
- Snowmobiles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall involves the following 2012 F, XF, and M model snowmobiles: Model Model Name/Number F F800 LXR, F1100 LXR, F800 Sno Pro, F1100 Sno Pro/Limited/50th XF XF800 LXR, XF1100 LXR, XF800 Sno Pro High Country, XF1100 Limited/50th M M800, M1100, M800 Sno Pro, M1100 Sno Pro/Limited/50th, M800 HCR Recalled snowmobiles can be identified by the last six numerals of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the following ranges: 105092 through 112175 or 800001 through 800033. The model name is located on each side of the hood. The VIN is located on the right side tunnel. The snowmobiles come in a variety of color combinations: Black, White and Orange, Black and Orange, and Black and Green.
What can happen
The headlamp fuse can fail, disorienting the operator during periods of limited visibility and posing a crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these snowmobiles and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat has notified owners of these snowmobiles directly by mail.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Arctic Cat discovered this condition during production testing of these models. There have been no reports of headlamp failures or injuries.
- Sold at
- Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from May 2011 through September 2011 for approximately $10,500 to $13,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled arctic cat snowmobiles?
Consumers should immediately stop using these snowmobiles and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat has notified owners of these snowmobiles directly by mail.
What is the hazard?
The headlamp fuse can fail, disorienting the operator during periods of limited visibility and posing a crash hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.