The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16726·Announced 2016-02-10

Arctic Cat Recalls 2016 Turbo 9000 Snowmobiles Due to Brake Failure Risk

Arctic Cat is recalling about 1,600 model year 2016 Turbo 9000 snowmobiles because the brakes can fail, posing a risk of injury or death.

What this means for you

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 brake failure hazard that poses a risk of injury or death, but the source explicitly states that no injuries or deaths have been reported, which aligns with the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Arctic Cat Inc. is recalling approximately 1,600 model year 2016 Turbo 9000 snowmobiles. The recalled models include the M 9000, XF 9000, XF9000 Cross Trek, and ZR 9000. These snowmobiles were sold in black, green, orange, and white. The model name is located on a decal on the top of the chassis between the seat and the rear bumper, and the letter G in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN) indicates the 2016 model year.

The recall is being issued because the brakes on these snowmobiles can fail. This defect poses a risk of injury or death to the operator. No injuries or deaths have been reported in connection with this recall.

The affected snowmobiles were sold by Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from June 2015 through January 2016 for between $14,000 and $16,000. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is also contacting its customers directly. 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.

The recalled product

Product
Snowmobiles
Manufacturer
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Category
Vehicle — Snowmobile
Hazard
Affected units
1,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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