Arctic Cat Recalls Bearcat Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-12-19). Hazards: fire. About 3,900 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13712 |
| Published | 2012-12-19 |
| Last updated | 2015-05-28 |
| Product category | Snowmobiles |
| Products | Arctic Cat Snowmobiles |
| Firm named in the title | Arctic Cat |
| Firms | Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 3,900 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from May 2012 through October 2012 for between $9,000 and $13,500. |
Description
The recall involves model year 2013 wide-track versions of the Arctic Cat Bearcat series. The Bearcat 570 XT and 570 WT have seats for an operator and a passenger. The model name and the letters "XT" or "WT" are on each side of the hood and the number "570" is near the rear of the tunnel on each side. Both vehicles have blue hoods. The Bearcat Z1 XT has seats for an operator and a passenger. The model name and the letters "XT" are on each side of the hood and "Z1" is near the rear of the tunnel on each side. It has a blue hood. The Bearcat Z1 XT GS is a single-rider vehicle. The model name and the letters "GS" are on each side of the hood and "Z1" is near the rear of the tunnel on each side. It has an orange hood, a winch on the front and a light bar located behind the operator's seat. The Bearcat Z1 XT LTD has seats for an operator and a passenger. The model name, the letters "XT" and the word "Limited" are on each side of the hood and "Z1" is near the rear of the tunnel on each side. It has a black hood and tunnel. Recalled vehicles have the last six digits of the vehicle identification number (VIN) in the following ranges: 808110 through 808130 and 108866 through 120615. The VIN appears on a sticker attached to the tunnel on the rider's right side and is also engraved in the same area.
Hazard
The fuel tank can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the snowmobiles immediately and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting its customers directly.
Incidents and injuries
Arctic Cat has received three reports of snowmobiles leaking fuel when set-up at dealerships due to damage during the production process. Arctic Cat has received no reports of fires, property damage or injuries related to the recalled vehicles.
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