The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·99057·Announced 1999-02-04

Arctic Cat Recalls 1999 Snowmobiles Due to Faulty Drive Clutches

Arctic Cat is recalling about 11,500 1999-model snowmobiles because faulty drive clutches could break and cause lacerations or bruises.

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 where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Arctic Cat Inc. is recalling approximately 11,500 1999-model snowmobiles in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall involves specific models, including the P/S 700 LE, 370 Z, 440 Z, 500 EFI, 600 ZR, 700 ZRT, and 800 Thundercat. These snowmobiles were sold nationwide by authorized Arctic Cat dealers between October 1998 and November 1998 for prices ranging from $4,000 to $8,000.

The recall is necessary because the drive clutches on these snowmobiles may have been manufactured using a contaminated alloy. If the clutch sheave fails, broken pieces could strike consumers, potentially causing lacerations or bruises. CPSC and Arctic Cat are not aware of any injuries or incidents involving these snowmobiles, and the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and take them to an authorized Arctic Cat dealer for a free repair. The "ARCTIC CAT" brand and model name can be found on the side of the snowmobile, which are painted white, green, black, or a combination of these colors. For more information, consumers can call Arctic Cat at (800) 210-5941 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Arctic Cat snowmobiles
Manufacturer
Arctic Cat
Category
Consumer Product — Snowmobiles
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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