Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 12-716 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- January 31, 2012
- Brand
- Arctic Cat
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
- Hazard
- Crash Hazard
- Hazard type
- Crashes and loss of control
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 19,000 (This recall was first announced in December 2011)
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 4, 2016
What was recalled
The recall involves the 2012 model year of the F, XF, and M model snowmobiles. Model Model Name/Number F F800 LXR, F1100 LXR, F800 Sno Pro, F1100 Turbos, F1100 Sno Pro/Limited/50th XF XF800 LXR, XF1100 LXR, XF800 Sno Pro High Country, XF1100 Turbos, XF100 Limited/50th M M800, M1100, M800 Sno Pro, M1100 Sno Pro/Limited/50th, M800 HCR, M1100 Turbos The model name is located on each side of the hood. The snowmobiles were sold in a variety of these color combinations: black, white and orange, black and orange, black and green and white and green.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Arctic Cat Snowmobiles · About 19,000 (This recall was first announced in December 2011) units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from May 2011 through December 2011 for between $10,500 and $14,500.; Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn..
Injuries or incidents reported
Arctic Cat has received four reports of incidents, including one complete loss of steering control. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For additional information, call Arctic Cat at (800) 279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.arctic-cat.com
Recall history and context
Arctic Cat appears in 36 CPSC recalls on record. See all Arctic Cat recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles (About 19,000 (This recall was first announced in December 2011) units). The recall involves the 2012 model year of the F, XF, and M model snowmobiles.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Crash Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 4, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.