Recall 12-716, published January 31, 2012
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
XF100Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: F800, F1100, PRO/LIMITED/50TH, XF800, XF1100, XF100, LIMITED/50TH, M800, M1100.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.
Official remedy
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.
- Brand
- Arctic Cat
- Recall published
- January 31, 2012
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 19,000 (This recall was first announced in December 2011)
- Sold at / sales period
- Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from May 2011 through December 2011 for between $10,500 and $14,500.
