Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Recalled for Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard

Plain-English summary

Arctic Cat Inc. is recalling about 3,260 model year 2014 Arctic Cat XF 7000 and ZR 7000 snowmobiles, as well as model year 2015 XF 7000 and ZR 7000 snowmobiles. The recall involves vehicles sold in green, black, orange, and white color combinations. All 2014 XF and ZR models are included. For 2015 models, the last six digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) must be between 100920 and 100993 for XF 7000 models, or between 100792 and 100919 for ZR 7000 models. The VIN is located on a sticker attached to the chassis near the rider's right foot rest.

The fuel line assembly on these snowmobiles can leak fuel, which poses a fire hazard. No injuries or fires have been reported in connection with this defect.

Consumers should stop using the recalled snowmobiles immediately and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is also contacting its customers directly. The snowmobiles were sold at Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from June 2013 to August 2014 for between $12,000 and $14,500. For more information, consumers can contact Arctic Cat at (800) 279-6851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.arcticcat.com and click on Customer Care, then Product Recall, and then List of Safety Bulletins.

The recalled product

Product

Arctic Cat snowmobiles

Manufacturer

Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.

Category

Consumer Product — Snowmobiles

Hazard

• fire
• fuel-leak

Affected units

3,260

Distribution

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