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

This recall was issued April 18, 2019.

Company
Arctic Cat Inc., Of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Posted
April 18, 2019
Recall Number
19740
Quantity
About 9,000 (In addition about 5,500 were sold in Canada)
Official Source
View on CPSC website ↗

Reason for Recall

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

Action Taken

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Arctic Cat to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Product Images

2019 M8000 Alpha I 165”
2019 M8000 Alpha I 165”
2018 M8000 MC 153”
2018 M8000 MC 153”
2019 Norseman X8000
2019 Norseman X8000
2018 XF 8000 High Country 141”
2018 XF 8000 High Country 141”
2019 XF 8000 High Country 141”
2019 XF 8000 High Country 141”
2019 ZR 8000 LTD 137”
2019 ZR 8000 LTD 137”
2018 ZR 8000 RR 137”
2018 ZR 8000 RR 137”

Incidents & 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.

More recalls by Arctic Cat Inc., Of Thief River Falls, Minn.

Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)
Jun 6, 2017
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Jan 11, 2017
Arctic Cat Recalls Side-by-Side Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Aug 23, 2016
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash, Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Feb 10, 2016
Arctic Cat Recalls Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Jul 28, 2015
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