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Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Arctic Cat 8000 Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recalled June 8, 2023 · CPSC recall 23765 · Textron Specialized Vehicles

Recalled Textron Specialized Vehicles Arctic Cat 8000 Series Snowmobile
Hazard
The fuel rail dampener snap ring can become loose and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 8,350 (In addition, about 4,630 were sold in Canada)
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received nine reports of fuel leaks and one reported fire. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

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.

Contact

Textron Specialized Vehicles toll-free at 888-525-6040 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] 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.

Product
Arctic Cat 8000 Series Snowmobiles
Manufacturer(s)
Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia
Retailers
Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from January 2019 through April 2023 for between $15,100 and $18,900.
Made in
United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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