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.
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