Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2024-05-02). Hazards: laceration. About 16,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 24223 |
| Published | 2024-05-02 |
| Last updated | 2024-05-02 |
| Products | Arctic Cat 8000 and 9000 Series Snowmobiles |
| Firm named in the title | Arctic Cat |
| Firms | Arctic Cat, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 16,200 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from September 2016 through January 2024 for between $8,000 and $22,000. |
Description
This recall involves all model year 2017-2021 Arctic Cat 8000 and 9000 series snowmobiles, and certain model year 2022 Arctic Cat 8000 series snowmobiles with last 8 digits of the VIN between: NT808000 and NT808150 and between NT100101 and NT101060. The recalled 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.
Hazard
The recalled snowmobile's drive clutch can break, allowing fragments to escape the snowmobile shielding, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles, and contact Arctic Cat to schedule for a free installation of an additional clutch guard and inspection of the primary clutch. If the primary clutch is cracked, Arctic Cat will replace it free of charge.
Incidents and injuries
Arctic Cat has received more than 200 reports of clutch failures, including six where clutch fragments hit consumers. Four of those included reports of minor foot and toe injuries.
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