CPSC2023-06-08
Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Arctic Cat 8000 Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia
Hazard
The fuel rail dampener snap ring can become loose and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles to arrange for a free inspection and free repair. Textron Specialized Vehicles is contacting all purchasers directly.
Sold at
Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from January 2019 through April 2023 for between $15,100 and $18,900.
Affected count
About 8,350 (In addition, about 4,630 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received nine reports of fuel leaks and one reported fire. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Arctic Cat 8000 Series Snowmobiles
Consumer contact
Textron Specialized Vehicles toll-free at 888-525-6040 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at jcook03@textron.com or online at https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/owners/recalls or https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/snow and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Textron-Specialized-Vehicles-Recalls-Arctic-Cat-8000-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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