Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fuel Tank Fire Hazard

Plain-English summary

Arctic Cat Inc. is recalling approximately 20,700 model year 2007, 2008, and 209 snowmobiles. The recall involves F models, Jaguar and Jaguar Z1 1100 models, Bearcat Z1 XT models, T500 and T570 models, TZ1 and TZ1 Turbo models, and Z1 1100 and Z1 1100 Turbo models. These vehicles were sold at Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from June 2006 through December 2016 for between $11,500 and $14,300.

The fuel tank on these snowmobiles can crack, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment. This condition poses a fire hazard. Arctic Cat has received reports of 918 incidents involving these snowmobiles, including 6 reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail. For more information, consumers can contact Arctic Cat at 800-279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at arcticcat.com/customer-care.

The recalled product

Product

Snowmobiles

Manufacturer

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

Category

Vehicle — Snowmobile

Hazard

• fire
• fuel-leak

Affected units

20,700

Distribution

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