Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall Date: 2019-04-18

Source Link: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Arctic-Cat-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert



Name of Product:
Arctic Cat snowmobiles
Hazard:

While operating the snowmobile the exhaust can flame from the muffler outlet, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
April 18, 2019
Units:
About 9,000 (In addition about 5,500 were sold in Canada)

Recall Details

Description:

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. 

Remedy:

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/Injuries:

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
Manufacturer(s):
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
19-740


Contact:

Arctic Cat at 800-279-6851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/  and click on “Recall Information” located at the bottom of the page for more information.



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