Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall-Alert)
Recall 19740 · Apr 18, 2019 · Arctic Cat
9,000
units affected
9,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19740
- Date
- Apr 18, 2019
- Company
- Arctic Cat
- Units affected
- 9,000
- Product
- Arctic Cat snowmobiles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves all Model Year 2018 and 2019 Arctic Cat snowmobile models M8000, XF8000, ZR8000, and Norseman X8000. The vehicles were produced in a variety of color combinations and track lengths. The vehicles all have 8000 on each side of the front hood/side panel area and ARCTIC CAT on the rear snow-flap. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on the right side of the snowmobile tunnel near the right foot rest.
What can happen
While operating the snowmobile the exhaust can flame from the muffler outlet, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Arctic Cat to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Arctic Cat has received 70 reports of melting plastic around the exhaust outlet area and four reports of the plastic catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from January 2017 through February 2019 for between about $13,800 and $18,000
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled arctic cat snowmobiles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Arctic Cat to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
While operating the snowmobile the exhaust can flame from the muffler outlet, posing a fire 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.