CPSCGeneral Alert
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
Published: October 28, 2009Recall ID: 10705Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Oil can leak into the engine compartment, posing a fire hazard to consumers. In addition, the fuel tank can come into contact with the engine posing a possibility of wearing through and fuel leakage.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves Model Year 2009 Arctic Cat Z1 Turbo, Z1 Turbo Sno Pro and TZ1 Turbo model snowmobiles. The model name and number are displayed on the side of vehicle and in the registration materials/owner's manual.
Affected Products
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Arctic-Cat-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10705/10705a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Z1 Turbo Snowmobile |
| Images › 2 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10705/10705b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled TZ1 Turbo Snowmobile |
| Images › 3 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10705/10705c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Z1 Turbo Sno Pro Snowmobile |
| Hazards › Name | Oil can leak into the engine compartment, posing a fire hazard to consumers. In addition, the fuel tank can come into contact with the engine posing a possibility of wearing through and fuel leakage. |
| Injuries › Name | Arctic Cat has received 33 reports of oil leaks including eight vehicle fires. There have been no reports of fuel leakage from the tank wearing against the engine. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Arctic Cat Snowmobiles |
| Products › Type | Snowmobiles |
| Products › Category I D | 68353 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,000 |
| Recall I D | 389 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately 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 2008 through July 2009 for between $12,500 and $14,300. |
| Recall Date | 2009-10-28T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves Model Year 2009 Arctic Cat Z1 Turbo, Z1 Turbo Sno Pro and TZ1 Turbo model snowmobiles. The model name and number are displayed on the side of vehicle and in the registration materials/owner's manual. |
| Recall Number | 10705 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, call 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.arctic-cat.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-08-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |