Arctic Cat recalls 2012 F, XF, and M model snowmobiles due to headlamp fuse failure causing disorientation and crash hazards. Affected units can be identified by VIN ranges. Owners must stop using and contact dealer for free repair.
The headlamp fuse can fail, disorienting the operator during periods of limited visibility and posing a crash hazard.
Arctic Cat is recalling 2012 F, XF, and M model snowmobiles because the headlamp fuse can fail, causing disorientation in low visibility and increasing crash risk. This affects owners who purchased these specific models between 2012 and the recall date.
The headlamp fuse can fail, causing the headlamp to stop working. This disorients the operator during low visibility, increasing the risk of crashes. The hazard occurs in normal use when the snowmobile is operated in poor lighting conditions.
Snowmobile owners who purchased Arctic Cat 2012 F, XF, or M models between 2012 and the recall date are most at risk. These include riders using the snowmobiles in low-visibility conditions.
Check the last six digits of the VIN on the right side tunnel. Affected models include 2012 F, XF, and M series with VINs in ranges 105092-112175 or 800001-800033. The model name is visible on each side of the hood.
Immediately stop using the snowmobile as it poses a crash hazard due to headlamp fuse failure.
Schedule a free repair with your local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer by contacting them directly.
Consumers should immediately stop using these snowmobiles and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat has notified owners of these snowmobiles directly by mail.
The recall affects 2012 F, XF, and M model snowmobiles including specific variants like F800 LXR, F1100 LXR, and M800 HCR.
Check the last six digits of the VIN on the right side tunnel. Affected units have VINs in ranges 105092-112175 or 800001-800033.
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 1166 — Arctic Cat Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Hello, I own a Arctic Cat Snowmobiles that is covered by recall 1166 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 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.
