CPSC2009-10-28
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Hazard
Oil can leak into the engine compartment, posing a fire hazard to consumers. In addition, the fuel tank can come into contact with the engine posing a possibility of wearing through and fuel leakage.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail.
Sold at
Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from June 2008 through July 2009 for between $12,500 and $14,300.
Affected count
About 3,000
Injuries reported
Arctic Cat has received 33 reports of oil leaks including eight vehicle fires. There have been no reports of fuel leakage from the tank wearing against the engine. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
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 Web site at www.arctic-cat.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Arctic-Cat-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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