Arctic Cat · Recalled
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Posing Fire and Burn Hazard
The recalled snowmobiles fuel tank could crack and leak, allowing fuel or fuel vapors to escape, posing a fire and burn hazard.
- Units
- About 41,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $6,500–$8,500
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recalled fuel tanks were installed on all 2004, 2005 and 2006 Firecat and Sabercat models. The recall also includes all 2003 Firecat carbureted models. The affected models were manufactured in a variety of colors and engine sizes. However, all are included in this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from May 2002 through April 2006 for between $6,500 and $8,500.
- Product type
- Snowmobiles
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Incident log
Arctic Cat has received 217 warranty claims related to two issues surrounding possible fuel leakage from fuel tanks, including a crack in the fuel filler neck and leaks at the fuel outlet fitting. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately unless instructed otherwise. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. If consumers are unsure if their snowmobile is affected, they should call Arctic Cat. Consumers should have the model name and model number available. The model name and model number are displayed on the registration materials you received when you purchased your snowmobile and on your operator's manual. Consumers with a recalled snowmobile should contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair.
For additional information, contact Arctic Cat at (800) 279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or go to the firm's Web sit at www.arctic-cat.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 25 2006; last revised AUG 08 2024.
