Arctic Cat Recalls 2018-2019 Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard

Plain-English summary

Arctic Cat Inc. is recalling about 9,000 Model Year 2018 and 2019 snowmobiles, including M8000, XF8000, ZR8000, and Norseman X8000 models. The vehicles were sold nationwide from January 2017 through February 2019 for between about $13,800 and $18,000. An additional 5,500 units were sold in Canada.

The recall is due to a fire hazard where the exhaust can flame from the muffler outlet while operating the snowmobile. Arctic Cat has received 70 reports of melting plastic around the exhaust outlet area and four reports of the plastic catching fire. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Arctic Cat to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting all known purchasers directly. Consumers can also contact Arctic Cat at 800-279-6851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/ and click on “Recall Information” located at the bottom of the page for more information.

The recalled product

Product

Arctic Cat snowmobiles

Manufacturer

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

Category

Vehicle — Snowmobile

Hazard

• fire

Affected units

9,000

Distribution

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