Moderate Recalled April 18, 2019 About 9,000 (In addition about 5,500 were sold in Canada) units

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

Fire

The hazard

While operating the snowmobile the exhaust can flame from the muffler outlet, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents reported: Arctic Cat has received 70 reports of melting plastic around the exhaust outlet area and four reports of the plastic catching fire. No injuries have been reported.

What to do now

Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Arctic Cat to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Contact: Arctic Cat at 800-279-6851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/ and click on “Recall Information” located at the bottom of the page for more information.

About this recall

This recall involves all Model Year 2018 and 2019 Arctic Cat snowmobile models M8000, XF8000, ZR8000, and Norseman X8000. The vehicles were produced in a variety of color combinations and track lengths. The vehicles all have 8000 on each side of the front hood/side panel area and ARCTIC CAT on the rear snow-flap. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on the right side of the snowmobile tunnel near the right foot rest.

Product photos

2019 M8000 Alpha I 165”
2019 M8000 Alpha I 165”
2018 M8000 MC 153”
2018 M8000 MC 153”
2019 Norseman X8000
2019 Norseman X8000
2018 XF 8000 High Country 141”
2018 XF 8000 High Country 141”
2019 XF 8000 High Country 141”
2019 XF 8000 High Country 141”
2019 ZR 8000 LTD 137”
2019 ZR 8000 LTD 137”

Photos: U.S. CPSC