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Fire / OverheatingJanuary 11, 2017CPSC #17724

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

Product
ATVs & Off-Road
Units affected
20,700
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

The recall involves model year 2007, 2008, and 2009 Arctic Cat snowmobiles, including F models, Jaguar and Jaguar Z1 1100 models, Bearcat Z1 XT models, T500 and T570 models, TZ1 and TZ1 Turbo models, and Z1 1100 and Z1 1100 Turbo models. These 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. The model name is on the side of the vehicle. The model number is printed in the owner's manual.

Hazard

The fuel tank can crack and fuel can leak into the engine compartment, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

Arctic Cat has received reports of 918 incidents, including 6 reports of fires, with the snowmobiles. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from June 2006 through December 2016 for between $11,500 and $14,300.

Photos

Model Year 2007 Arctic Cat FModel Year 2008 Arctic Cat F1000Model Year 2009 Arctic Cat F SnoProModel Year 2007 Jaguar Z1
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