Textron Specialized Vehicles · Recalled
Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Arctic Cat 8000 Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
The fuel rail dampener snap ring can become loose and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 8,350 (In addition, about 4,630 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 9
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $15,100–$18,900
- Remedy
- Repair
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
This recall involves Textron Specialized Vehicles Arctic Cat 8000 Series Snowmobiles. The snowmobiles were sold in various colors and have "ARCTIC CAT" and the model number printed on each side of the engine cowling. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the front right-hand frame tube beside the right-hand shock.
The file
- Sold at
- Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from January 2019 through April 2023 for between $15,100 and $18,900.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia
Incident log
The firm has received nine reports of fuel leaks and one reported fire. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles to arrange for a free inspection and free repair. Textron Specialized Vehicles is contacting all purchasers directly.
Textron Specialized Vehicles toll-free at 888-525-6040 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at jcook03@textron.com or online at https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/owners/recalls or https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/snow and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.