Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard

Arctic Cat snowmobiles

Date of Recall
2019-04-18

CPSC Release Number
19-740

Manufactured In
United States

Units
About 9,000 (In addition about 5,500 were sold in Canada)

Sold By
Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from January 2017 through February 2019 for between about $13,800 and $18,000

Problem/Hazard
While operating the snowmobile the exhaust can flame from the muffler outlet, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries/Incidents
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. 

Description

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.

Remedy
Repair

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.

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