Arctic Cat snowmobiles
Description: This recall involves all Model Year 2018 and 2019 Arctic Cat snowmobile models M8000, XF8000, ZR8000, and Norseman X8000. The vehicles were produced in a variety of color combinations and track lengths. The vehicles all have 8000 on each side of the front hood/side panel area and ARCTIC CAT on the rear snow-flap. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on the right side of the snowmobile tunnel near the right foot rest. [Learn More]
About 9,000 (In addition about 5,500 were sold in Canada) units were affected by this recall.
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall-Alert)
2019 M8000 Alpha I 165”. 2018 M8000 MC 153”
Arctic Cat snowmobiles Recall Information
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Recall Date | 04/18/2019 |
| Recall ID | 8540 |
| Recall Number | 19740 |
| Hazard | While operating the snowmobile the exhaust can flame from the muffler outlet, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries | Arctic Cat has received 70 reports of melting plastic around the exhaust outlet area and four reports of the plastic catching fire. No injuries have been reported. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Arctic Cat to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting all known purchasers directly. |
| Remedy Option | Repair |
| Contact | Arctic Cat at 800-279-6851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/ and click on “Recall Information” located at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Updated | 04/18/2019 |
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