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Recalls / 2017-01-11

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

17724 · Recalled 2017-01-11 · CPSC page

Model Year 2007 Arctic Cat F
Model Year 2007 Arctic Cat F

Description

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

Arctic Cat has received reports of 918 incidents, including 6 reports of fires, with the snowmobiles. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
SnowmobilesAbout 20,700

Parties

Manufacturer
Arctic Cat Inc.
Made in
United States
Sold at
Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide, 500, $14, 300.

Consumer contact

Arctic Cat at 800-279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at https://www.arcticcat.com/customer-care, then "Product Recall" and then "List of Safety Bulletins" for more information.

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Model Year 2008 Arctic Cat F1000
Model Year 2008 Arctic Cat F1000
Model Year 2009 Arctic Cat F SnoPro
Model Year 2009 Arctic Cat F SnoPro
Model Year 2007 Jaguar Z1
Model Year 2007 Jaguar Z1
Model Year 2009 Bearcat Z1 XT
Model Year 2009 Bearcat Z1 XT
Model Year 2008 TZ1
Model Year 2008 TZ1
Model Year 2009 TZ1 Turbo
Model Year 2009 TZ1 Turbo

Source: CPSC recall 17724. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.