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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 31, 2012Worth checking
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these snowmobiles and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Arctic Cat has notified owners of these snowmobiles directly by mail.
Who to contact: For additional information, call Arctic Cat at (800) 279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.arctic-cat.com
The product
The recall involves the 2012 model year of the F, XF, and M model snowmobiles. Model Model Name/Number F F800 LXR, F1100 LXR, F800 Sno Pro, F1100 Turbos, F1100 Sno Pro/Limited/50th XF XF800 LXR, XF1100 LXR, XF800 Sno Pro High Country, XF1100 Turbos, XF100 Limited/50th M M800, M1100, M800 Sno Pro, M1100 Sno Pro/Limited/50th, M800 HCR, M1100 Turbos The model name is located on each side of the hood. The snowmobiles were sold in a variety of these color combinations: black, white and orange, black and orange, black and green and white and green.
Details
- Units affected
- About 19,000 (This recall was first announced in December 2011)
- Recall date
- January 31, 2012
- Brand
- Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Arctic Cat has received four reports of incidents, including one complete loss of steering control. No injuries have been reported.
Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from May 2011 through December 2011 for between $10,500 and $14,500.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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