CPSCGeneral Alert
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
Published: December 16, 2008Recall ID: 09713Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The mounting hardware securing the fuel pump can allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves all 2009 model Mountain Cat and Crossfire snowmobiles within the Vin number range of 103896 through 118441. The Vin number can be found stamped into the tunnel near the right-side footrest.
Affected Products
Model Year 2009 Arctic Cat Mountain Cat and Crossfire Snowmobiles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Commercial-Frozen-Food-Merchandisers-Recalled-by-Tyler-Refrigeration-Due-to-Fire-Hazard1 |
| Title | Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8c0a962ef7c940b098f13f0ed19612a4.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Snowmobile |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/914d542ad3254d0f9c8f69326971ce94.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Snowmobile |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/cbedae3eb7894f5aa87dbeb9b7497e06.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Snowmobile |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ed5031da063b48f6b50e2a9dc57ff072.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Snowmobile |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/358aef3a1dc549ef953bc8f024aa25f2.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Recalled Snowmobile |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f6f17d81dd1d41e6b1a5459ab9e3f7a2.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Recalled Snowmobile |
| Hazards › Name | The mounting hardware securing the fuel pump can allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Arctic Cat has received four reports of fuel leakage. There have been no reports of personal injury or property damage. |
| Products › Name | Model Year 2009 Arctic Cat Mountain Cat and Crossfire Snowmobiles |
| Products › Type | Snowmobiles |
| Products › Category I D | 2138 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 10,000 |
| Recall I D | 5966 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the snowmobile and contact authorized Arctic Cat service dealers to schedule a free repair. All known users have been contacted. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from June 2008 through November 2008 for between $7,500 and $13,100. |
| Recall Date | 2008-12-16T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all 2009 model Mountain Cat and Crossfire snowmobiles within the Vin number range of 103896 through 118441. The Vin number can be found stamped into the tunnel near the right-side footrest. |
| Recall Number | 09713 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. |
| Consumer Contact | For more 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 Web site at www.arcticcat.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |