Arctic Cat recalls 2013 Bearcat snowmobiles with fuel tank leaks that could cause fire. Affected models include Bearcat 570 XT/WT, Z1 XT, Z1 XT GS, and Z1 XT LTD. Contact a dealer for free repair.
The fuel tank can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Arctic Cat is recalling 2013 Bearcat snowmobiles because their fuel tanks can leak, creating a fire hazard. This affects models with specific model names and hood colors. Owners should stop using the snowmobiles immediately and get a free repair.
The fuel tank in these snowmobiles can leak, which may lead to a fire if the leaking fuel comes into contact with hot surfaces or sparks. This hazard is serious because snowmobiles operate in cold environments where fuel leaks could ignite easily.
Snowmobile owners who purchased 2013 Arctic Cat Bearcat models with specific model names (570 XT/WT, Z1 XT, Z1 XT GS, Z1 XT LTD) and matching hood colors (blue, orange, black) are affected. Riders and passengers on these models are at highest risk due to the fire hazard.
Check for the model name and letters "XT" or "WT" on the hood for 570 models, or "Z1" with "XT" or "GS" or "LTD" for other models. Look for blue hoods on 570 models, orange hoods on Z1 XT GS, and black hoods on Z1 XT LTD. The last six digits of the VIN (on a sticker near the rider's right side) fall within specific ranges: 808110-808130 or 108866-120615.
Immediately stop using the snowmobile to prevent potential fire hazards from fuel leaks.
Contact your local Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair for the fuel tank leak.
Consumers should stop using the snowmobiles immediately and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting its customers directly.
The recall includes 2013 Bearcat 570 XT/WT models with blue hoods, Z1 XT models with blue hoods, Z1 XT GS models with orange hoods and a winch, and Z1 XT LTD models with black hoods.
Check the model name and letters on the hood (e.g., "570" for 570 models, "Z1" with "XT" or "GS" or "LTD" for others) and the hood color. Also, verify the last six digits of your VIN fall within the ranges 808110-808130 or 108866-120615.
The recall does not specify a deadline for the repair; consumers should contact a dealer as soon as possible.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Arctic Cat to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1484 — Arctic Cat Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Hello, I own a Arctic Cat Snowmobiles that is covered by recall 1484 from Arctic Cat. The official recall notice states: Consumers should stop using the snowmobiles immediately and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting its customers 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.
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