Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 17748 · Jun 6, 2017 · Arctic Cat
2,700
units affected
2,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17748
- Date
- Jun 6, 2017
- Company
- Arctic Cat
- Units affected
- 2,700
- Product
- Snowmobiles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves all model year 2017 Arctic Cat 9000 Turbo snowmobiles and model year 2018 Arctic Cat 6000, 7000, 8000, and 9000 snowmobiles. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on the right side of the snowmobile tunnel near the right foot rest. The last six digits of the VIN are needed to identify recalled snowmobiles. The recalled snowmobiles were produced in a variety of color combinations. "Arctic Cat" is printed on the sides of the vehicle and on the back snow-flap area. Model Year Model Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 2017 Artic Cat 9000 Turbo All VINs 2018 Artic Cat 6000, 7000, 8000 and 9000 Within range of 100001 through 102133 or 808003 through 808241
What can happen
The snowmobile drive clutch can fracture and fragments can escape the snowmobile shielding, posing an impact hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an 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 one report of a clutch failure and flying pieces. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from June 2016 through May 2017 for between $13,200 and $16,900.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled snowmobiles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail.
What is the hazard?
The snowmobile drive clutch can fracture and fragments can escape the snowmobile shielding, posing an impact 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.