Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-01-11). Hazards: fire. Models: 1100, T500, T570, TZ1. About 20,700 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17724 |
| Published | 2017-01-11 |
| Last updated | 2017-01-11 |
| Products | Snowmobiles |
| Firm named in the title | Arctic Cat |
| Firms | Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 20,700 |
| Model numbers | 1100, T500, T570, TZ1 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from June 2006 through December 2016 for between $11,500 and $14,300. |
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.
Hazard
The fuel tank can crack and fuel can leak into the engine compartment, posing a fire hazard.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Arctic Cat has received reports of 918 incidents, including 6 reports of fires, with the snowmobiles. No injuries have been reported.
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