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Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Arctic Cat 8000 Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall 23-765 · June 8, 2023 · Textron Specialized Vehicles

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles to arrange for a free inspection and free repair. Textron Specialized Vehicles is contacting all purchasers directly.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
23-765 (CPSC)
Recall date
June 8, 2023
Brand
Textron Specialized Vehicles
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Arctic Cat 8000 Series Snowmobiles
Hazard
Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 8,350 (In addition, about 4,630 were sold in Canada)
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
June 8, 2023

What was recalled

This recall involves Textron Specialized Vehicles Arctic Cat 8000 Series Snowmobiles. The snowmobiles were sold in various colors and have "ARCTIC CAT" and the model number printed on each side of the engine cowling. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the front right-hand frame tube beside the right-hand shock.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Arctic Cat 8000 Series Snowmobiles · About 8,350 (In addition, about 4,630 were sold in Canada) units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Textron Specialized Vehicles Arctic Cat 8000 Series Snowmobile
Recalled Textron Specialized Vehicles Arctic Cat 8000 Series Snowmobile

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from January 2019 through April 2023 for between $15,100 and $18,900.; Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia.

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received nine reports of fuel leaks and one reported fire. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Textron Specialized Vehicles toll-free at 888-525-6040 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at jcook03@textron.com or online at https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/owners/recalls or https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/snow and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page.

Recall history and context

Textron Specialized Vehicles appears in 19 CPSC recalls on record. See all Textron Specialized Vehicles 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 8000 Series Snowmobiles (About 8,350 (In addition, about 4,630 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Textron Specialized Vehicles Arctic Cat 8000 Series Snowmobiles.

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 Textron Specialized Vehicles to arrange for a free inspection and free repair. Textron Specialized Vehicles is contacting all purchasers directly.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 8, 2023. 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.