Recalls / 2012-01-31

Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard

12716 · Recalled 2012-01-31 · CPSC page

Description

The recall involves the 2012 model year of the F, XF, and M model snowmobiles. Model Model 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.

Hazards

The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.

Reported injuries

Arctic Cat has received four reports of incidents, including one complete loss of steering control. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles		About 19,000 (This recall was first announced in December 2011)

Parties

Manufacturer: Arctic Cat Inc.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide, 500, $14, 500.

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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Source: CPSC recall 12716. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.