CPSC recall 12-708, announced December 15, 2011, covers Arctic Cat Snowmobiles (about 7,100 units). The headlamp fuse can fail, disorienting the operator during periods of limited visibility and posing a crash hazard. Consumers should immediately stop using these snowmobiles and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 279-6851, or go to www.arctic-cat.com.
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
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: F800, F1100, PRO/LIMITED/50TH, XF800, XF1100, LIMITED/50TH, M800, M1100.
Which products are included?
The recall involves the following 2012 F, XF, and M model snowmobiles: Model Model Name/Number F F800 LXR, F1100 LXR, F800 Sno Pro, F1100 Sno Pro/Limited/50th XF XF800 LXR, XF1100 LXR, XF800 Sno Pro High Country, XF1100 Limited/50th M M800, M1100, M800 Sno Pro, M1100 Sno Pro/Limited/50th, M800 HCR Recalled snowmobiles can be identified by the last six numerals of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the following ranges: 105092 through 112175 or 800001 through 800033. The model name is located on each side of the hood. The VIN is located on the right side tunnel. The snowmobiles come in a variety of color combinations: Black, White and Orange, Black and Orange, and Black and Green.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The headlamp fuse can fail, disorienting the operator during periods of limited visibility and posing a crash hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Arctic Cat discovered this condition during production testing of these models. There have been no reports of headlamp failures or injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these snowmobiles and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat has notified owners of these snowmobiles directly by mail.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Arctic Cat
- Manufacturer
- Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 12-708
- Units
- About 7,100
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from May 2011 through September 2011 for approximately $10,500 to $13,000.
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
CPSC product type: Snowmobiles
Recall contact information
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
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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