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Product Recall Number: 19-740

Why was Arctic Cat snowmobiles recalled?

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

Arctic Cat snowmobiles
Here's product recall specific data for Arctic Cat snowmobiles.

  • Product Recall Number: 19-740

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2019-04-18

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Arctic Cat snowmobiles

  • 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.

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

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 9,000 (In addition about 5,500 were sold in Canada)

  • Incidents: 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. 

  • 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.

  • Sold At: Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from January 2017 through February 2019 for between about $13,800 and $18,000  

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed