CPSCGeneral Alert
Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Arctic Cat 8000 Snowmobiles Due to Fire Haz...
Published: June 8, 2023Recall ID: 23765Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The fuel rail dampener snap ring can become loose and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Textron Specialized Vehicles Arctic Cat 8000 Series Snowmobiles. The snowmobiles were sold in various colors and have "ARCTIC CAT" and the model number printed on each side of the engine cowling. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the front right-hand frame tube beside the right-hand shock.
Affected Products
Arctic Cat 8000 Series Snowmobiles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Textron-Specialized-Vehicles-Recalls-Arctic-Cat-8000-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert |
| Title | Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Arctic Cat 8000 Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image1_3.png |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Textron Specialized Vehicles Arctic Cat 8000 Series Snowmobile |
| Hazards › Name | The fuel rail dampener snap ring can become loose and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received nine reports of fuel leaks and one reported fire. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Arctic Cat 8000 Series Snowmobiles |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 8,350 (In addition, about 4,630 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 9645 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles to arrange for a free inspection and free repair. Textron Specialized Vehicles is contacting all purchasers directly. |
| Retailers › Name | Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from January 2019 through April 2023 for between $15,100 and $18,900. |
| Recall Date | 2023-06-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Textron Specialized Vehicles Arctic Cat 8000 Series Snowmobiles. The snowmobiles were sold in various colors and have "ARCTIC CAT" and the model number printed on each side of the engine cowling. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the front right-hand frame tube beside the right-hand shock. |
| Recall Number | 23765 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2023144 |
| Consumer Contact | Textron Specialized Vehicles toll-free at 888-525-6040 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at jcook03@textron.com or online at https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/owners/recalls or https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/snow and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page. |
| Last Publish Date | 2023-06-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |