The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17748·Announced 2017-06-06

Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Drive Clutch Fracture Hazard

Arctic Cat is recalling about 2,700 snowmobiles because the drive clutch can fracture, causing fragments to escape the shielding and posing an impact hazard.

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 risk-of-harm product (impact hazard from flying fragments) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Arctic Cat Inc. is recalling about 2,700 model year 2017 Arctic Cat 9000 Turbo snowmobiles and model year 2018 Arctic Cat 6000, 7000, 8000, and 9000 snowmobiles. The recall is due to a defect where the snowmobile drive clutch can fracture, allowing fragments to escape the vehicle's shielding. This poses an impact hazard to users.

The recalled snowmobiles were sold at Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from June 2016 through May 2017 for between $13,200 and $16,900. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on the right side of the snowmobile tunnel near the right foot rest. For the 2017 9000 Turbo, all VINs are affected. For the 2018 models, the last six digits of the VIN must be within the range of 100001 through 102133 or 808003 through 808241.

Arctic Cat has received one report of a clutch failure and flying pieces, but 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 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 visit www.arcticcat.com.

The recalled product

Product
Snowmobiles
Manufacturer
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Category
Vehicle — Snowmobile
Hazard
Affected units
2,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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