Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 24223 · May 2, 2024 · Arctic Cat
16,200
units affected
16,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24223
- Date
- May 2, 2024
- Company
- Arctic Cat
- Units affected
- 16,200
- Product
- Arctic Cat 8000 and 9000 Series Snowmobiles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves all model year 2017-2021 Arctic Cat 8000 and 9000 series snowmobiles, and certain model year 2022 Arctic Cat 8000 series snowmobiles with last 8 digits of the VIN between: NT808000 and NT808150 and between NT100101 and NT101060. 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.
What can happen
The recalled snowmobile's drive clutch can break, allowing fragments to escape the snowmobile shielding, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles, and contact Arctic Cat to schedule for a free installation of an additional clutch guard and inspection of the primary clutch. If the primary clutch is cracked, Arctic Cat will replace it free of charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Arctic Cat has received more than 200 reports of clutch failures, including six where clutch fragments hit consumers. Four of those included reports of minor foot and toe injuries.
- Sold at
- Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from September 2016 through January 2024 for between $8,000 and $22,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled arctic cat 8000 and 9000 series snowmobiles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles, and contact Arctic Cat to schedule for a free installation of an additional clutch guard and inspection of the primary clutch. If the primary clutch is cracked, Arctic Cat will replace it free of charge.
What is the hazard?
The recalled snowmobile's drive clutch can break, allowing fragments to escape the snowmobile shielding, posing a laceration 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.