Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall-Alert)
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 19-740 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- April 18, 2019
- Brand
- Arctic Cat
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Arctic Cat snowmobiles
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard (Recall-Alert)
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 9,000 (In addition about 5,500 were sold in Canada)
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 18, 2019
What was recalled
This recall involves all Model Year 2018 and 2019 Arctic Cat snowmobile models M8000, XF8000, ZR8000, and Norseman X8000. The vehicles were produced in a variety of color combinations and track lengths. The vehicles all have 8000 on each side of the front hood/side panel area and ARCTIC CAT on the rear snow-flap. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on the right side of the snowmobile tunnel near the right foot rest.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Arctic Cat snowmobiles · About 9,000 (In addition about 5,500 were sold in Canada) units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from January 2017 through February 2019 for between about $13,800 and $18,000; Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn..
Injuries or incidents reported
Arctic Cat has received 70 reports of melting plastic around the exhaust outlet area and four reports of the plastic catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Arctic Cat at 800-279-6851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/ and click on “Recall Information” located at the bottom of the page 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?
Arctic Cat snowmobiles (About 9,000 (In addition about 5,500 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves all Model Year 2018 and 2019 Arctic Cat snowmobile models M8000, XF8000, ZR8000, and Norseman X8000.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard (Recall-Alert).
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Arctic Cat to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting all known purchasers directly.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 18, 2019. 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.