Recall: Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Description: The recall involves model year 2007, 2008, and 2009 Arctic Cat snowmobiles, including F models, Jaguar and Jaguar Z1 1100 models, Bearcat Z1 XT models, T500 and T570 models, TZ1 and TZ1 Turbo models, and Z1 1100 and Z1 1100 Turbo models. These snowmobiles were produced in a variety of color combinations. "Arctic Cat" is printed on the sides of the vehicle and on the back snow-flap area. The model name is on the side of the vehicle. The model number is printed in the owner's manual.

Name of product: Snowmobiles

Units: About 20,700

Manufacturer: Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.

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

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail.

Recall date: January 11, 2017

Incidents/Injuries: Arctic Cat has received reports of 918 incidents, including 6 reports of fires, with the snowmobiles. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from June 2006 through December 2016 for between $11,500 and $14,300.

Manufactured in: United States

Consumer contact: Arctic Cat at 800-279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at https://www.arcticcat.com/customer-care, then "Product Recall" and then "List of Safety Bulletins" for more information.

Recall number: 17-724