Arctic Cat recalls 2012 model year snowmobiles (F, XF, M series) due to steering tie-rod attachment loosening, risking loss of control and crashes. Owners must stop using and get free repairs.
The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.
Arctic Cat is recalling 2012 model year snowmobiles (F, XF, and M series) because the lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen, causing loss of steering control and potential crashes. This recall affects owners who bought these snowmobiles between 2012 and the recall announcement.
The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen over time, leading to loss of steering control. This could cause the snowmobile to veer off course or crash, especially at high speeds.
Owners of 2012 Arctic Cat snowmobiles (F, XF, and M series) are affected. Riders using these models without the repair are at risk of losing steering control and crashing.
Check for the model name on each side of the hood: F, XF, or M series. These snowmobiles were sold in 2012 with color combinations including black, white, orange, green, and black-and-orange.
Immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles to prevent potential loss of steering control.
Contact your local Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair for the steering tie-rod attachment.
Consumers should immediately stop using these snowmobiles and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Arctic Cat has notified owners of these snowmobiles directly by mail.
The recall includes 2012 model year Arctic Cat snowmobiles with F, XF, and M series model names (e.g., F800 LXR, XF800 LXR, M800).
Check the model name on each side of the hood; if it's F, XF, or M series, your snowmobile is affected.
Immediately stop using it and contact your local Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Arctic Cat to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1174 — Arctic Cat Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Hello, I own a Arctic Cat Snowmobiles that is covered by recall 1174 from Arctic Cat. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using these snowmobiles and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Arctic Cat has notified owners of these snowmobiles directly by mail. 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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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.
