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Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard

Reported: December 15, 2011 Initiated: December 15, 2011 #12708

Product Description

The recall involves the following 2012 F, XF, and M model snowmobiles: Model Model Name/Number F F800 LXR, F1100 LXR, F800 Sno Pro, F1100 Sno Pro/Limited/50th XF XF800 LXR, XF1100 LXR, XF800 Sno Pro High Country, XF1100 Limited/50th M M800, M1100, M800 Sno Pro, M1100 Sno Pro/Limited/50th, M800 HCR Recalled snowmobiles can be identified by the last six numerals of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the following ranges: 105092 through 112175 or 800001 through 800033. The model name is located on each side of the hood. The VIN is located on the right side tunnel. The snowmobiles come in a variety of color combinations: Black, White and Orange, Black and Orange, and Black and Green.

Reason for Recall

The headlamp fuse can fail, disorienting the operator during periods of limited visibility and posing a crash hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these snowmobiles and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat has notified owners of these snowmobiles directly by mail.

Details

Units Affected
About 7,100
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Arctic-Cat-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recall involves the following 2012 F, XF, and M model snowmobiles: Model Model Name/Number F F800 LXR, F1100 LXR, F800 Sno Pro, F1100 Sno Pro/Limited/50th XF XF800 LXR, XF1100 LXR, XF800 Sno Pro High Country, XF1100 Limited/50th M M800, M1100, M800 Sno Pro, M1100 Sno Pro/Limited/50th, M800 HCR Recalled snowmobiles can be identified by the last six numerals of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the following ranges: 105092 through 112175 or 800001 through 800033. The model name is located on each side of the hood. The VIN is located on the right side tunnel. The snowmobiles come in a variety of color combinations: Black, White and Orange, Black and Orange, and Black and Green.. Recalled by Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.. Units affected: About 7,100.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The headlamp fuse can fail, disorienting the operator during periods of limited visibility and posing a crash hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using these snowmobiles and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat has notified owners of these snowmobiles directly by mail.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 15, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12708.

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