Reported May 2, 2024
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard
Arctic Cat of Thief River Falls, Minnesota
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
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.
Firm contact: Arctic Cat at 800-279-2281 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email at arcticcatwarranty@textron.com, or online at https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/owners/recalls or https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/ and click on Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information regarding eligibility. Consumers should check whether their vehicle is subject to the recall by locating the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the right side of the snowmobile tunnel near the right footrest. The VIN is needed to identify recalled snowmobiles.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Arctic Cat 8000 and 9000 Series Snowmobiles
- Amount recalled
- About 16,200
Where it was sold
Sold at Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from September 2016 through January 2024 for between $8,000 and $22,000..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The recalled snowmobile's drive clutch can break, allowing fragments to escape the snowmobile shielding, posing a laceration hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 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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