Safety regulator, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles
Recall 04524 · Dec 12, 2003 · Arctic Cat Inc.
3,700
units affected
3,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04524
- Date
- Dec 12, 2003
- Company
- Arctic Cat Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,700
- Product
- Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
- Product type
- Snowmobiles
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recalled red plastic skis (part number 1703-131) were used on a number of 2003 Arctic Cat Firecat models. All 2003 Arctic Cat Firecat snowmobiles produced with red plastic skis are included in this recall.
What can happen
The red plastic skis used on these 2003 model year snowmobiles could be damaged by UV light exposure. If during off-season storage, the snowmobile was stored with the skis exposed to sunlight, damage may have occurred. If UV damage has occurred, the ski may crack or break during use. If this occurs, it could lead to a loss of control, that could result in severe injury or death.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Consumers with a recalled snowmobile should contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule the free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Arctic Cat dealerships worldwide, from June 2002 through December 2003, for between $6,500 and $8,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled arctic cat snowmobiles?
Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Consumers with a recalled snowmobile should contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule the free repair.
What is the hazard?
The red plastic skis used on these 2003 model year snowmobiles could be damaged by UV light exposure. If during off-season storage, the snowmobile was stored with the skis exposed to sunlight, damage may have occurred. If UV damage has occurred, the ski may crack or break during use. If this occurs, it could lead to a.
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.