Snowmobiles recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

January 11, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

17724

Brand / firm

Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.

Sold / distributed

Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from June 2006 through December 2016 for between $11,500 and $14,300.

Why it was recalled

The fuel tank can crack and fuel can leak into the engine compartment, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

The recall involves model year 2007, 2008, and 2009 Arctic Cat snowmobiles, including F models, Jaguar and Jaguar Z1 1100 models, Bearcat Z1 XT models, T500 and T570 models, TZ1 and TZ1 Turbo models, and Z1 1100 and Z1 1100 Turbo models. These snowmobiles were produced in a variety of color combinations. "Arctic Cat" is printed on the sides of the vehicle and on the back snow-flap area. The model name is on the side of the vehicle. The model number is printed in the owner's manual.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.