Arctic Cat Recalls

Hazard: The recalled snowmobile's drive clutch can break, allowing fragments to escape the snowmobile shielding, posing a laceration hazard.

Hazard: The upper front suspension arms can fail, posing a crash hazard.

Hazard: While operating the snowmobile the exhaust can flame from the muffler outlet, posing a fire hazard.

Hazard: The lower front suspension arm can fail, posing a crash hazard.

Hazard: Fuel can leak from the fuel line, posing a fire hazard.

Hazard: The snowmobile drive clutch can fracture and fragments can escape the snowmobile shielding, posing an impact hazard.

Hazard: The fuel tank can crack and fuel can leak into the engine compartment, posing a fire hazard.

Hazard: The throttle cable can stick and prevent the throttle mechanism from returning to an idle position upon release of the throttle and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard and risk of injury.

Hazard: The brakes can fail, posing a risk of injury or death to the operator.

Hazard: Fuel can leak from the fuel fitting at the throttle body, posing a fire hazard.

Hazard: Components in the front gear case can fail, posing a risk of loss of control and crash hazard.

Hazard: Oil can leak from the oil cooler lines, posing a fire hazard.

Hazard: Fuel can leak from the fuel fitting at the throttle body of the vehicle, posing a fire hazard.

Hazard: Fuel can leak from the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

Hazard: The fuel tank can leak, posing a fire hazard.

Hazard: The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.

Hazard: The headlamp fuse can fail, disorienting the operator during periods of limited visibility and posing a crash hazard.

Hazard: The ATV's steering tie-rod can bend, causing loss of control which poses a crash hazard.

Hazard: The front lower suspension arm can crack during use which could lead to loss of control, posing a risk of severe injury or death.

Hazard: Fuel can leak from the fuel pump at the fuel tank mounting screws, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

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.

Hazard: The mounting hardware securing the fuel pump can allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Hazard: The speed controller on the recalled ATVs could fail to return to the idle position when the throttle lever is released, or the speed controller could fail to be at idle on start up. This could result in loss of vehicle control, which could result in serious injury or death to the rider.

Hazard: On the recalled ATVs, the handlebar base mounting bolts, tie-rod ends and tie-rod adjustment locking nuts may not have been tightened to the proper torque during the production process. Operating an affected ATV could cause components to loosen, resulting in loss of steering control. This condition could result in loss of vehicle control, which could result in injury or death.

Hazard: The steering shaft used on certain 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 Arctic Cat snowmobiles can fail at the steering shaft/steering arm attachment. This could cause a loss of steering control of the vehicle, and result in injury or death.

Hazard: The rear brake caliper used on these units could leak brake fluid, resulting in reduced braking ability at the rear wheels. The front wheel brakes are unaffected by this condition.

Hazard: The recalled snowmobiles fuel tank could crack and leak, allowing fuel or fuel vapors to escape, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Hazard: The brakes on these vehicles can fail.

Hazard: The fuel tank used on some all-terrain vehicles could develop a fuel leak. If this occurs, a fire hazard, with the possibility of injury and property damage, could occur.

Hazard: The red plastic skis used on certain 2004 Firecat and Sabercat snowmobiles could crack or break as a result of off-season exposure to ultraviolet sunlight. Ski failure could lead to loss of control, that could result in severe injury or death.