Arctic Cat 8000 and 9000 Series Snowmobiles

The recalled snowmobile's drive clutch can break, allowing fragments to escape the snowmobile shielding, posing a laceration hazard. Manufactured by Arctic Cat and sold at Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from September 2016 – January 2024 for $8,000 to $22,000.

What you are looking at

Recalled Trail Models: ZR LXR, ZR Sno Pro, ZR LTD, ZR RR, ZR El Tigre, Thundercat

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

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

200

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

Arctic Cat has received more than 200 reports of clutch failures, including six where clutch fragments hit consumers. Four of those included reports of minor foot and toe injuries.

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles, and contact Arctic Cat to schedule for a free installation of an additional clutch guard and inspection of the primary clutch. If the primary clutch is cracked, Arctic Cat will replace it free of charge.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerArctic Cat, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota

UnitsAbout 16,200

Made inUnited States

Sold atArctic Cat dealerships nationwide

Sales periodSeptember 2016 – January 2024

Price$8,000 to $22,000

How to reach the firm

Phone

800-279-2281

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday

arcticcatwarranty@textron.com

Recall page

https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/owners/recalls

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