Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)

Snowmobiles

Date of Recall

2017-06-06

CPSC Release Number

17-748

Manufactured In

U.S.

Units

About 2,700

Sold By

Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from June 2016 through May 2017 for between $13,200 and $16,900.

Problem/Hazard

The snowmobile drive clutch can fracture and fragments can escape the snowmobile shielding, posing an impact hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

Arctic Cat has received one report of a clutch failure and flying pieces. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves all model year 2017 Arctic Cat 9000 Turbo snowmobiles and model year 2018 Arctic Cat 6000, 7000, 8000, and 9000 snowmobiles. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on the right side of the snowmobile tunnel near the right foot rest. The last six digits of the VIN are needed to identify recalled snowmobiles. The recalled snowmobiles were produced in a variety of color combinations. "Arctic Cat" is printed on the sides of the vehicle and on the back snow-flap area.

Model Year	Model	Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
2017	Artic Cat 9000 Turbo	All VINs
2018	Artic Cat 6000, 7000, 8000 and 9000	Within range of 100001 through 102133 or 808003 through 808241

Remedy

Repair

Consumer Contact

Arctic Cat at 800-279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 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.

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