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CPSC2024-05-02

Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard

Arctic Cat, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Product photos

Recalled Trail Models: ZR LXR, ZR Sno Pro, ZR LTD, ZR RR, ZR El Tigre, Thundercat
Recalled Trail Models: ZR LXR, ZR Sno Pro, ZR LTD, ZR RR, ZR El Tigre, Thundercat
Recalled Crossover Models: XF Cross Country, XF Crosstrek, XF Crosstour, RIOT
Recalled Crossover Models: XF Cross Country, XF Crosstrek, XF Crosstour, RIOT
Recalled Mountain Models: M King Cat, M SE, M Sno Pro, M Alpha, M Mountain Cat, M Hardcore, XF High Country, XF High Country LTD, and Riot X
Recalled Mountain Models: M King Cat, M SE, M Sno Pro, M Alpha, M Mountain Cat, M Hardcore, XF High Country, XF High Country LTD, and Riot X
Recalled Sport Utility Models: Norseman, and Norseman X
Recalled Sport Utility Models: Norseman, and Norseman X
VIN Location: The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped into the tunnel near the right-side footrest and on a decal beneath the seat
VIN Location: The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped into the tunnel near the right-side footrest and on a decal beneath the seat
Hazard

The recalled snowmobile's drive clutch can break, allowing fragments to escape the snowmobile shielding, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles, and contact Arctic Cat to schedule for a free installation of an additional clutch guard and inspection of the primary clutch. If the primary clutch is cracked, Arctic Cat will replace it free of charge.
Sold at
Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from September 2016 through January 2024 for between $8,000 and $22,000.
Affected count
About 16,200
Injuries reported
Arctic Cat has received more than 200 reports of clutch failures, including six where clutch fragments hit consumers. Four of those included reports of minor foot and toe injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Arctic Cat 8000 and 9000 Series Snowmobiles
Consumer contact
Arctic Cat at 800-279-2281 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email at arcticcatwarranty@textron.com, or online at https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/owners/recalls or https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/ and click on Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information regarding eligibility. Consumers should check whether their vehicle is subject to the recall by locating the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the right side of the snowmobile tunnel near the right footrest. The VIN is needed to identify recalled snowmobiles.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Arctic-Cat-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard

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