Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Arctic Cat Snowmobiles |
| Units | About 19,000 (This recall was first announced in December 2011) |
| Hazards | The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard. |
| Remedies | Consumers should immediately stop using these snowmobiles and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Arctic Cat has notified owners of these snowmobiles directly by mail. |
| Manufacturers | Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. |
Details
The recall involves the 2012 model year of the F, XF, and M model snowmobiles. ModelModel Name/Number F F800 LXR, F1100 LXR, F800 Sno Pro, F1100 Turbos, F1100 Sno Pro/Limited/50th XF XF800 LXR, XF1100 LXR, XF800 Sno Pro High Country, XF1100 Turbos, XF100 Limited/50th M M800, M1100, M800 Sno Pro, M1100 Sno Pro/Limited/50th, M800 HCR, M1100 Turbos The model name is located on each side of the hood. The snowmobiles were sold in a variety of these color combinations: black, white and orange, black and orange, black and green and white and green.
Consumer Contact
For additional information, call Arctic Cat at (800) 279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.arctic-cat.com
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