Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 10721 · Feb 23, 2010 · Arctic Cat
1,300
units affected
1,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10721
- Date
- Feb 23, 2010
- Company
- Arctic Cat
- Units affected
- 1,300
- Product
- Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
- Product type
- Snowmobiles
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves all Model Year 2010 Arctic Cat 500 Sno Pro models. The model name and number are displayed on the side of the seat and on the engine cowling.
What can happen
Fuel can leak from the fuel pump at the fuel tank mounting screws, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Arctic Cat has received two reports of fuel leakage at the fuel pump mounting screws. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from October 2009 to February 2010 for between $7,800 and $8,200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled arctic cat snowmobiles?
Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail.
What is the hazard?
Fuel can leak from the fuel pump at the fuel tank mounting screws, 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.