Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 09713 · Dec 16, 2008 · Arctic Cat
10,000
units affected
10,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09713
- Date
- Dec 16, 2008
- Company
- Arctic Cat
- Units affected
- 10,000
- Product
- Model Year 2009 Arctic Cat Mountain Cat and Crossfire Snowmobiles
- Product type
- Snowmobiles
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves all 2009 model Mountain Cat and Crossfire snowmobiles within the Vin number range of 103896 through 118441. The Vin number can be found stamped into the tunnel near the right-side footrest.
What can happen
The mounting hardware securing the fuel pump can allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the snowmobile and contact authorized Arctic Cat service dealers to schedule a free repair. All known users have been contacted.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Arctic Cat has received four reports of fuel leakage. There have been no reports of personal injury or property damage.
- Sold at
- Authorized Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from June 2008 through November 2008 for between $7,500 and $13,100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled model year 2009 arctic cat mountain cat and crossfire snowmobiles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the snowmobile and contact authorized Arctic Cat service dealers to schedule a free repair. All known users have been contacted.
What is the hazard?
The mounting hardware securing the fuel pump can allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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.