Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to a Loss of Control Hazard
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to a Loss of Control Hazard
Recalling Firm: Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The front lower suspension arm can crack during use which could lead to loss of control, posing a risk of severe injury or death.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves all 2010 Arctic Cat Z1, TZ1, F, Bearcat, M, and CF model snowmobiles. All variations of color and model features of the models listed are included in this recall. The model name is indicated on the side of vehicle, in the registration materials and owner's manual.
Affected Products
Snowmobiles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Arctic-Cat-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-a-Loss-of-Control-Hazard1 |
| Title | Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to a Loss of Control Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11715.11715a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Bearcat 570 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11715.11715b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | CF8 SnoPro |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11715.11715c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | F8 |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11715.11715d.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | M8 SnoPro |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11715.11715e.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | TZ1 LXR |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11715.11715f.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Z1 Turbo |
| Hazards › Name | The front lower suspension arm can crack during use which could lead to loss of control, posing a risk of severe injury or death. |
| Injuries › Name | Arctic Cat has received 13 reports of suspension arms cracking. No injuries or accidents have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Snowmobiles |
| Products › Type | Snowmobiles |
| Products › Category I D | 68353 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 16,500 |
| Recall I D | 825 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these snowmobiles and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail. |
| Retailers › Name | Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from June 2009 through January 2011 for between $6,800 and $15,000. |
| Recall Date | 2011-01-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all 2010 Arctic Cat Z1, TZ1, F, Bearcat, M, and CF model snowmobiles. All variations of color and model features of the models listed are included in this recall. The model name is indicated on the side of vehicle, in the registration materials and owner's manual. |
| Recall Number | 11715 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Arctic Cat at (800) 279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.arctic-cat.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-21T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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