CPSC recall 24-223, announced May 2, 2024, covers Arctic Cat 8000 and 9000 Series Snowmobiles (about 16,200 units). The recalled snowmobile's drive clutch can break, allowing fragments to escape the snowmobile shielding, posing a laceration hazard. The notice cites 200 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles, and contact Arctic Cat to schedule for a free installation of an additional clutch guard and inspection of the primary clutch. Recall contact: call 800-279-2281, go to arcticcat.txtsv.com/owners/recalls, or email arcticcatwarranty@textron.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.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: NT808000, NT808150, NT100101, NT101060.
Which products are included?
This recall involves all model year 2017-2021 Arctic Cat 8000 and 9000 series snowmobiles, and certain model year 2022 Arctic Cat 8000 series snowmobiles with last 8 digits of the VIN between: NT808000 and NT808150 and between NT100101 and NT101060. The recalled snowmobiles were produced in a variety of color combinations. "Arctic Cat" is printed on the sides of the vehicle and on the back snow-flap area.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled snowmobile's drive clutch can break, allowing fragments to escape the snowmobile shielding, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Arctic Cat has received more than 200 reports of clutch failures, including six where clutch fragments hit consumers. Four of those included reports of minor foot and toe injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles, and contact Arctic Cat to schedule for a free installation of an additional clutch guard and inspection of the primary clutch. If the primary clutch is cracked, Arctic Cat will replace it free of charge.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Arctic Cat
- Manufacturer
- Arctic Cat, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 24-223
- Units
- About 16,200
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from September 2016 through January 2024 for between $8,000 and $22,000.
Recall contact information
Arctic Cat at 800-279-2281 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email at arcticcatwarranty@textron.com, or online at https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/owners/recalls or https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/ and click on Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information regarding eligibility. Consumers should check whether their vehicle is subject to the recall by locating the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the right side of the snowmobile tunnel near the right footrest. The VIN is needed to identify recalled snowmobiles.
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