The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·12716·Announced 2012-01-31

Arctic Cat Recalls 2012 Snowmobiles Due to Steering Control Loss Hazard

Arctic Cat is recalling about 19,000 2012 model year snowmobiles because a steering component can loosen, causing loss of control and posing a crash hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (loss of steering control) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Arctic Cat Inc. is recalling approximately 19,000 2012 model year F, XF, and M model snowmobiles. The recall involves specific models including the F800 LXR, F1100 LXR, XF800 LXR, XF1100 LXR, M800, and M1100, among others. These snowmobiles were sold at Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from May 2011 through December 2011 for between $10,500 and $14,500.

The recall is due to a defect where the lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen. This failure can cause a loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard. Arctic Cat has received four reports of incidents related to this issue, including one instance of complete loss of steering control. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using these snowmobiles and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Arctic Cat has notified owners directly by mail. For additional information, consumers can call Arctic Cat at (800) 279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.arctic-cat.com.

The recalled product

Product
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
Manufacturer
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Category
Vehicle — Snowmobile
Hazard
Affected units
19,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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