Safety regulator, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Certain 2004 Snowmobiles
Recall 04581 · Sep 16, 2004 · Arctic Cat Inc.
5,193
units affected
5,193
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04581
- Date
- Sep 16, 2004
- Company
- Arctic Cat Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,193
- Product
- Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
- Product type
- Snowmobiles
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
All 2004 Arctic Cat Firecat and Sabercat snowmobiles with red plastic skis are included in this recall. The recalled red plastic skis are part number 1703-500. The model name of the snowmobile is located on either side of the hood. Both the model name and number are in the operator's manual and registration materials.
What can happen
The red plastic skis used on certain 2004 Firecat and Sabercat snowmobiles could crack or break as a result of off-season exposure to ultraviolet sunlight. Ski failure could lead to loss of control, that could result in severe injury or death.
The fix
Free repair at the local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Arctic Cat dealerships worldwide, from June 2003 through September 2004, for between $5,500 and $8,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled arctic cat snowmobiles?
Free repair at the local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail.
What is the hazard?
The red plastic skis used on certain 2004 Firecat and Sabercat snowmobiles could crack or break as a result of off-season exposure to ultraviolet sunlight. Ski failure could lead to loss of control, that could result in severe injury or death.
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.