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Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard

Reported: January 31, 2012 Initiated: January 31, 2012 #12716

Product Description

The recall involves the 2012 model year of the F, XF, and M model snowmobiles. Model Model Name/Number F F800 LXR, F1100 LXR, F800 Sno Pro, F1100 Turbos, F1100 Sno Pro/Limited/50th XF XF800 LXR, XF1100 LXR, XF800 Sno Pro High Country, XF1100 Turbos, XF100 Limited/50th M M800, M1100, M800 Sno Pro, M1100 Sno Pro/Limited/50th, M800 HCR, M1100 Turbos The model name is located on each side of the hood. The snowmobiles were sold in a variety of these color combinations: black, white and orange, black and orange, black and green and white and green.

Reason for Recall

The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.

Remedy

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

Details

Units Affected
About 19,000 (This recall was first announced in December 2011)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Arctic-Cat-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard2

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recall involves the 2012 model year of the F, XF, and M model snowmobiles. Model Model Name/Number F F800 LXR, F1100 LXR, F800 Sno Pro, F1100 Turbos, F1100 Sno Pro/Limited/50th XF XF800 LXR, XF1100 LXR, XF800 Sno Pro High Country, XF1100 Turbos, XF100 Limited/50th M M800, M1100, M800 Sno Pro, M1100 Sno Pro/Limited/50th, M800 HCR, M1100 Turbos The model name is located on each side of the hood. The snowmobiles were sold in a variety of these color combinations: black, white and orange, black and orange, black and green and white and green.. Recalled by Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.. Units affected: About 19,000 (This recall was first announced in December 2011).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, 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 inspection and 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 January 31, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12716.

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