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Textron Specialized Vehicles is recalling Arctic Cat 8000 Series Snowmobiles because the fuel rail dampener snap ring can become loose, causing fuel to leak and creating a fire hazard. Nine fuel leak reports and one fire have been recorded, though no injuries were reported. Owners must stop using the snowmobiles immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2266-arctic-cat-8000-snowmobile-recall-fire-hazard-from-fuel-leak.
“Arctic Cat 8000 Snowmobile Recall: Fire Hazard from Fuel Leak.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2266-arctic-cat-8000-snowmobile-recall-fire-hazard-from-fuel-leak. Based on CPSC recall #9645 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Textron-Specialized-Vehicles-Recalls-Arctic-Cat-8000-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on June 8, 2023, that Textron Specialized Vehicles is recalling Arctic Cat 8000 Snowmobiles due to a fire hazard. Owners should immediately stop using the snowmobiles and contact the manufacturer for a free inspection and repair.
How to tell if you have it
Arctic Cat 8000 Series Snowmobiles
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles to arrange for a free inspection and free repair. Textron Specialized Vehicles is contacting all purchasers directly. Contact the company toll-free at 888-525-6040 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at jcook03@textron.com or online at https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/owners/recalls or https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/snow and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page.
The hazard
The fuel rail dampener snap ring can become loose and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. The firm has received nine reports of fuel leaks and one reported fire. No injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Textron Specialized Vehicles has 14 other recalls on record since September 16, 2021. Other recent recalls of similar products include Arctic Cat and Tracker Side-by-Side Vehicles Recall (October 17, 2024), 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobiles (July 25, 2024), and Arctic Cat 2024 Catalyst 600 Snowmobiles (May 9, 2024). Other recent recalls of similar products include Polaris 2025-2026 Ranger XP 1000 Vehicles Recall (October 30, 2025), Lil Pick Up Sierra 125U ATV Recall (May 21, 2026), and iFIT NordicTrack Rowing Machines Recall (October 16, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for "ARCTIC CAT" and the model number printed on each side of the engine cowling. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the front right-hand frame tube beside the right-hand shock.
Brand
Arctic Cat
Product
Arctic Cat 8000 Series Snowmobiles
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Immediately
Cease operation of the snowmobile right away to prevent potential fire.
Contact Manufacturer
Call 888-525-6040 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Mon-Fri) or visit https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/owners/recalls to arrange a free inspection and repair.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles to arrange for a free inspection and free repair. Textron Specialized Vehicles is contacting all purchasers directly.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from January 2019 through April 2023 for between $15,100 and $18,900.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Arctic Cat
We’ve drafted a message you can send Arctic Cat to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9645 — Arctic Cat 8000 Snowmobile Recall: Fire Hazard from Fuel Leak
Hello,
I own a Arctic Cat 8000 Snowmobile Recall: Fire Hazard from Fuel Leak that is covered by recall 9645 from Arctic Cat.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles to arrange for a free inspection and free repair. Textron Specialized Vehicles is contacting all purchasers directly.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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