Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard

Arctic Cat 8000 and 9000 Series Snowmobiles

Date of Recall
2024-05-02

CPSC Release Number
24-223

Manufactured In
United States

Units
About 16,200

Manufacturer
Arctic Cat, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Sold By
Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from September 2016 through January 2024 for between $8,000 and $22,000.

Problem/Hazard
The recalled snowmobile's drive clutch can break, allowing fragments to escape the snowmobile shielding, posing a laceration hazard.

Injuries/Incidents
Arctic Cat has received more than 200 reports of clutch failures, including six where clutch fragments hit consumers. Four of those included reports of minor foot and toe injuries.

Description

This recall involves all model year 2017-2021 Arctic Cat 8000 and 9000 series snowmobiles, and certain model year 2022 Arctic Cat 8000 series snowmobiles with last 8 digits of the VIN between: NT808000 and NT808150 and between NT100101 and NT101060. 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.

Remedy
Repair

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