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Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash, Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

Recall 16-726 · February 10, 2016 · Arctic Cat

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting its customers directly.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
16-726 (CPSC)
Recall date
February 10, 2016
Brand
Arctic Cat
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Snowmobiles
Hazard
Crash, Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Crashes and loss of control
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 1,600
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
February 11, 2016

What was recalled

This recall involves all model year 2016 Arctic Cat turbo 9000 snowmobiles. Recalled models include the M 9000, XF 9000, XF9000 Cross Trek and ZR 9000 snowmobiles. The recalled snowmobiles were sold in the colors black, green, orange and white. The model name is on a decal on the top of the chassis between the seat and the rear bumper. The name Arctic Cat is on each side of the snowmobiles. The letter G in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN) indicates that the unit was made in the 2016 model year. The VIN is stamped into the chassis near the right foot rest.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Snowmobiles · About 1,600 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from June 2015 through January 2016 for between $14,000 and $16,000.; Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn..

Consumer contact

Arctic Cat at 800-279-6851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.arcticcat.com and click on Customer Care, then Product Recall and then List of Safety Bulletins for more information.

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?

Snowmobiles (About 1,600 units). This recall involves all model year 2016 Arctic Cat turbo 9000 snowmobiles.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Crash, Injury Hazards (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting its customers directly.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on February 11, 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.