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Fire / OverheatingApril 18, 2019CPSC #19740

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

Product
ATVs & Off-Road
Units affected
9,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

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.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

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

Photos

2019 M8000 Alpha I 165”2018 M8000 MC 153”2019 Norseman X80002018 XF 8000 High Country 141”
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