CPSC recall 12-716, announced January 31, 2012, covers Arctic Cat Snowmobiles (about 19,000 units). The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using these snowmobiles and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free inspection and 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, 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.
Incidents and injuries
Arctic Cat has received four reports of incidents, including one complete loss of steering control. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Arctic Cat
- Manufacturer
- Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 12-716
- Units
- About 19,000 (This recall was first announced in December 2011)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from May 2011 through December 2011 for between $10,500 and $14,500.
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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