CPSC recall 16-726, announced February 10, 2016, covers Arctic Cat Snowmobiles (about 1,600 units). The brakes can fail, posing a risk of injury or death to the operator. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call 800-279-6851, or go to www.arcticcat.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: XF9000.
Which products are included?
This recall involves all model year 2016 Arctic Cat turbo 9000 snowmobiles. Recalled models include the M 9000, XF 9000, XF9000 Cross Trek and ZR 9000 snowmobiles. The recalled snowmobiles were sold in the colors black, green, orange and white. The model name is on a decal on the top of the chassis between the seat and the rear bumper. The name Arctic Cat is on each side of the snowmobiles. The letter G in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN) indicates that the unit was made in the 2016 model year. The VIN is stamped into the chassis near the right foot rest.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The brakes can fail, posing a risk of injury or death to the operator.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting its customers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Arctic Cat
- Manufacturer
- Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 16-726
- Units
- About 1,600
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from June 2015 through January 2016 for between $14,000 and $16,000.
Snowmobiles
CPSC product type: Snowmobiles
Recall contact information
Arctic Cat at 800-279-6851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.arcticcat.com and click on Customer Care, then Product Recall and then List of Safety Bulletins for more information.
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