January 31, 2012
Name of Product: Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
Units: About 19,000
Manufacturer: Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Hazard: The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.
Description: The recall involves the 2012 model year of the F, XF, and M model snowmobiles.
| Model | Model Name/Number |
|---|---|
| F | F800 LXR, F1100 LXR, F800 Sno Pro, F1100 Turbos, F1100 Sno Pro/Limited/50th |
| XF | XF800 LXR, XF1100 LXR, XF800 Sno Pro High Country, XF1100 Turbos, XF100 Limited/50th |
| M | M800, M1100, M800 Sno Pro, M1100 Sno Pro/Limited/50th, M800 HCR, M1100 Turbos |
The model name is located on each side of the hood. The snowmobiles were sold in a variety of these color combinations: black, white and orange, black and orange, black and green and white and green.
Sold at: Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from May 2011 through December 2011 for between $10,500 and $14,500.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these snowmobiles and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Arctic Cat has notified owners of these snowmobiles directly by mail.
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 website at www.arctic-cat.com