Arctic Cat snowmobiles
47 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jun 26, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 47reports to CPSC
- Jun 26, 2026the latest report was made
- Jan 10, 2012the earliest
- 5with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Arctic Cat
- Makers
- Arctic Cat Inc. and TEXTRON INC.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- SnowmobilesThe activity, its clothing or equipmentCPSC’s product type: Snowmobiles (Activity, Apparel or Equipment) (code 1290), in Sports and Recreation: Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed)
Other ways the reports write the brand (6)
“Artic Cat”, “Arctic Cat Jag Z1”, “Arctic Cat Snowmobile”, “Arctic Cat snowmobile”, “Arcticcat” and “Articat”
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| March 2023 | 1 |
| February 2023 | 1 |
| January 2023 | 1 |
| May 2022 | 1 |
| March 2022 | 1 |
| January 2022 | 1 |
| November 2021 | 1 |
| March 2021 | 1 |
| July 2020 | 1 |
| February 2020 | 1 |
| January 2020 | 1 |
| December 2019 | 1 |
| November 2019 | 1 |
| March 2019 | 1 |
| February 2019 | 1 |
| January 2019 | 2 |
| March 2018 | 1 |
| March 2017 | 1 |
| February 2017 | 1 |
| January 2017 | 1 |
| September 2016 | 1 |
| February 2015 | 3 |
| January 2015 | 3 |
| April 2014 | 1 |
| March 2014 | 1 |
| February 2014 | 1 |
| January 2014 | 1 |
| September 2013 | 1 |
| April 2013 | 1 |
| March 2013 | 1 |
| January 2013 | 1 |
| February 2012 | 3 |
| January 2012 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Seen by a doctor or nurse 1 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
- First aid 2 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
- Hurt, no treatment 3 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
- No one hurt 38 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
- No incident, no one hurt 3 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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No incident, no one hurt Made Jun 26, 2026, sent to the company Jul 1, 2026, published by CPSC Jul 23, 2026
The product, in the report: Plastic fuel tank in a 2019 Arctic cat Pantera 6000
2019 Arctic cat patera 6000 fuel tank leak. No injury’s. Noticed fuel leaking from side of tank at seam.
- Where
- United States: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat snowmobile, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- No Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jan 16, 2025, sent to the company Jan 22, 2025, published by CPSC Feb 5, 2025
The product, in the report: Team primary drive clutch on a 2019 arcticcat m8000
On January 14 I was riding my 2019 arctic cat m8000 mountain cat in Revelstoke British Columbia. As I was riding the primary drive clutch exploded in the back country resulting in many fragments and chunks of clutch flying all over. This resulting in more then just clutch damages to my snowmobile. The snowmobile was un rideable resulting in an $1120.00 helicopter bill to get it out of the mountains. Since then I have contacted my local arcticcat dealer after hearing about a recall update for these clutches. I have been informed from them that these updated clutches are only available for people from the United States. I can receive a updated clutch guard but will be stuck paying for the updated clutch out of my own pocket as iam from Canada. These products are the same as the ones being ran in the united states. I have already payed to get the snowmobile out of the mountains from their defective products and iam just happy that I did not get injured when the product exploded.
- Model
- M8000 mountain cat
- Serial number
- VIN# [REDACTED]
- Where
- Canada: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Arcticcat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Dec 20, 2024, sent to the company Dec 27, 2024, published by CPSC Jan 16, 2025
The product, in the report: 2006 F7 Articat Snowmobile
Their son owns a snowmobile with a defective gas tank. The gas tank has a known defect of being cracked at the fill neckline and in his case the fill neckline is completely sheared off the tank. They have attempted to contact the manufacturer for an understanding of the design failure/flaw, and nothing has been shared/disclosed. Furthermore, there “IS NOT” a replacement tank available...
- Model
- 2006 F7
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Where
- Mesick, Michigan: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Articat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made May 2, 2024, sent to the company May 7, 2024, published by CPSC May 21, 2024
The product, in the report: 2020 Arctic Cat RIOT
I had my local dealership perform the fuel rail recall on my 2020 Arctic Cat RIOT last fall and only 170 miles after the fix my snowmobile had a fuel leak and burned to the ground. Neither the dealership or Arctic Cat are standing behind the recall and they are doing nothing about it.
- Model
- RIOT 8000
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Where
- Capron, Illinois: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Age 45, Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No incident, no one hurt Made Mar 27, 2024, sent to the company Apr 4, 2024, published by CPSC Apr 18, 2024
The product, in the report: Arctic Cat snowmobile 2020 Thunder Cat 9000
Primary Clutch Failure
- Model
- Thunder Cat ZR 9000
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- Arctic Cat dealer, Vermont
- Bought
- Oct 1, 2020, about then
- Where
- Unspecified: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Age 63, Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- No Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Mar 22, 2024, sent to the company Mar 27, 2024, published by CPSC Apr 10, 2024
The product, in the report: 2006 Arctic Cat Sabercat 500 EFI Snowmobile
While riding 2006 Arctic Cat Sabercat noticed I was wet in my crotch area with gasoline leaking out of the cracked filler neck of the fuel tank. Did some research and discovered cpsc recall alert #06-547 had been issued years ago and after talking to an arctic cat rep was told that my tank had “the fix” installed at the factory. Well I told him the tank cracked and I was soaked with gas. He looked up the tank part #0770-628 and told me they were not being produced anymore and that there was nothing he could do. This is an unacceptable position for arctic cat to take. They should make people whole for their defective product. Luckily I was not caught on fire.
- Model
- Sabercat 500 EFI
- UPC
- N/
A - Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Where
- Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Age 57, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Mar 7, 2024, sent to the company Apr 2, 2024, published by CPSC Apr 16, 2024
The product, in the report: Snowmobile
Caller stated that he experienced similar problems as recall 19-740 Hazard: While operating the snowmobile the exhaust can flame from the muffler outlet, posing a fire hazard. The snowmobile caught fire 2/24/23, the dealer released it to him without fixing the problem. They informed that they did not know how to resolve the issue. The second fire was 1/26/24. The dealership advised him that management was unable to fix it and to consult his insurance company with the matter. Caller feels that the manufacturer is not being responsible for the safety hazard of the product and that it should be recalled.
- Model
- 2019 XF8000
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- Harry’s motorsport, Maine
- Bought
- Mar 9, 2021
- Where
- Easton, Maine: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by TEXTRON INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Mar 2, 2023, sent to the company Mar 10, 2023, published by CPSC Mar 24, 2023
The product, in the report: Snowmobile drive clutch rapid response part # 0725-954 serial #3737
When I was riding my snowmobile in a ditch along side a public road the drive clutch had exploded into multiple pieces like a bomb. Pieces shot through the side panel the belly pan and down by the running board where you put your feet. I watched one of the pieces fly about 30 feet in the air and the rest of the pieces where scattered in about a 40 ft radius. Fortunately I didn’t have my foot forward where the foot slot is otherwise my foot/leg would of been injured and no one else was riding around me that they could of been injured from flying shrapnel.
- Model
- Zr 8000 es 129 us grn
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- Country Cat
- Bought
- Jan 3, 2020, about then
- Where
- Albany, Minnesota: Other
- Who was involved
- Age 39, Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Feb 10, 2023, sent to the company Feb 17, 2023, published by CPSC Mar 6, 2023
The product, in the report: product is my 2018 Arctic Cat 6000 snowmobile that has a safety problem of the fuel line rubbing a hole in the fuel line and heat exchanger and causing fuel fires
FUEL LINE RUBBED A HOLE THROUGH MY FUEL LINE AND HEAT EXCHANGER ON MY 2018 ARCTIC CAT 6000 SNOWMOBILE LEAVING ME STRANDED IN THE WOODS
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- ALL STAR MARINE AND POWERSPORTS
- Where
- Dafter, Michigan: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Age 38, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand arctic cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Seen by a doctor or nurse Made Jan 30, 2023, sent to the company Feb 2, 2023, published by CPSC Feb 16, 2023
The product, in the report: 2021 Arctic Cat 9000 Thundercat
I was riding in the UP of Michigan and the Primary clutch exploded, taking out the secondary clutch with it. Pieces hit my foot, causing my toe to turn purple and to lose a toe nail. Lucky I still have my foot after the explosion. The sled is still not fixed to this day, nearly 1 year later still waiting on clutch parts, and arctic cat knows they have a problem because they replaced the primary clutch with an adapt clutch. Something needs to be done before someone loses their foot.
- Model
- 9000
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Where
- Michigan: Other
- Who was involved
- Age 53, Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
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Hurt, no treatment Made May 11, 2022, sent to the company May 17, 2022, published by CPSC Jun 1, 2022
The product, in the report: 2019 Arctic Cat Norseman 8000
On March 4th, 2022 I had a fire on a snowmobile I own. It is a 2019 Arctic Cat 8000 Norseman. Recall Number 19-740. The snowmobile did just what the recall indicated and started fire around the muffler and muffler outlet. Since then I have been in touch with the selling dealer (Road, Track & Trail, LLC) and with Arctic Cat. I now have the sled sitting at a dealer close to me ([REDACTED]) waiting for Arctic Cat to do something. In Talking to Arctic Cat ([REDACTED]) he started out saying the selling dealer should have done the update before selling it. Road, Track and Trail indicated it was Arctic Cat place to update before selling to them. Than after the owner of Road, Track and Trail got involved [REDACTED] changed his story. After the sled was at my dealer ([REDACTED) [REDACTED] (Arctic Cat) said he did not know if the update was done or not. My dealer said they talked to him and had told him it was not.
From start to now [REDACTED] (Arctic Cat) has tried to throw anyone they could under the bus to keep from taking any reasonability. Now [REDACTED] will not return my calls and my sled is sitting at my dealer with the side panels melted from the fire.
What I would like to know is how can I put in a formal complaint against Arctic Cat? Also can you provide what government agency I would do that with?
The recall says to immediately stop using the recalled snowmobile and contact Arctic Cat to schedule a free repair. I believe Arctic Cat feels if they drag this out long enough most people will go away. I’m not one of those people.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank You
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- Model
- Norseman 8000
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- Road, Track and Trail
- Bought
- Oct 2, 2021
- Where
- Bitely, Michigan: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Age 62, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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No one hurt Made Mar 15, 2022, sent to the company Apr 18, 2022, published by CPSC May 2, 2022
The product, in the report: 2008 snowmobile
(02/28/2022) The consumer stated that his product should have been in the recall release #17-724 because he is having the same issue with the gas tank.
The consumer stated that his son rode the snowmobile and complained that the cap was leaking. The consumer replaced the cap but then got a closer look at the tank and discovered that there was a crack along the bottom under the cap.
The consumer contacted the firm and was advised that his model was not included in a recall.
- Model
- 2008 M1000 VIN [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- dealer out of business
- Where
- Parker, Colorado: Unspecified
- Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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First aid Made Jan 27, 2022, sent to the company Mar 8, 2022, published by CPSC Mar 22, 2022
The product, in the report: snowmobile
(01/25/2022) The consumer stated that he backed the unit out of the garage and was idling it. He then moved around the property on the unit. The snowmobile was not moving when the explosion occurred. In about two minutes, the snowmobile exploded into a fireball, causing him to fly off of it.
The consumer had minor injuries burn to wrist, singed hair, cut t o hand+ but no medical attention was required.
The snowmobile was completely destroyed.
Explosion Incident January 25, 2022 2018 Arctic Cat ZR 8000 ES Limited - VIN:[REDACTED] I purchased a “Dealer leftover” 2018 Arctic Cat ZR8000 ES Limited, brand new, with zero miles on it from Cooks Recreation Motorsports in Tully, NY on February 6, 2021. I rode it for about 4 weeks last Winter and then the riding season abruptly ended. It had around 250 to 300 miles on it. I planned to build a storage building for it during the Summer and since I didn’t have a place ready to store it yet, my neighbors [REDACTED] and [REDACTED], who live across the street, offered me the opportunity to store it in their storage building for the Spring, Summer and Fall months since they had plenty of room available. They are also Snowmobiler’s, and I rode with them last year on local trails. Their storage building was relatively new; it was installed only a couple of years ago.
On the evening of January 25th, I discussed with them about riding that night and for me it would have been the first ride of the Season. I ate Supper and then proceeded to their shed about 6 PM. I planned to start it and ride it across the street to my house where I would finish getting my helmet and gloves on and make a final check on the oil level before heading out to the trails with them. Unknown to me, just after I went to their shed, they came outside and lowered the ramp on their trailer in the driveway to get their snowmobiles out also. I rolled up the rear door of their shed where my snowmobile was parked and started the snowmobile. It had just over a half tank of non-ethanol fuel in it. It was idling at 2500 RPM. I let it idle in the shed for about 30 seconds and then selected Reverse to back it out of the shed. I immediately noticed that when I backed it out that some snow kicked back onto the shed floor. While it was still idling, I got off the snowmobile and started pushing the snow off the floor with my shoe and clearing snow where the roll-up door would seat when closed. I lowered the door down to the ground and then I manually turned the front skis to the left so that I could drive around the corner of the building. It was sitting only about 5 to 6 feet from the storage shed. It was still idling. I got onto the snowmobile and applied throttle to move forward. It revved to about 3400 RPM and then would bog, it wouldn’t rev higher than 3400 RPM and that RPM would not move the snowmobile, like it wasn’t getting enough fuel. I tried that a few times and it continued to give the same result. I selected Reverse and applied throttle, it did the same thing. I selected Drive again and attempted applying the throttle a few more times and then the Snowmobile violently exploded! The whole front section of the snowmobile blew into a huge ball of flames and it sounded like a huge bomb explosion. Neighbors around the area reported afterwards that they heard the explosion. The side covers both flew about 25 feet in opposite directions and they are the only components remaining that did not incinerate. I was blown off the back of the snowmobile onto my back into the snow. I immediately realized my right leg was on fire. I was rolling in the snow to try to extinguish the flames. I didn’t have my gloves on to swat out the fire, they were back at my garage across the street. Fortunately, [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] were outside and saw and heard the explosion and [REDACTED] immediately came running. She had gloves on and gathered snow to put out the fire in my Snow pants. What a near disaster that could have been. Later, I discovered that my snow pants, my Jean’s underneath and my shoe were soaked with gasoline. The hair all over the right side of my head was singed along with my eyebrows. I had a burn on my right wrist and a small cut on my left hand. [REDACTED] called 911 and the Elbridge Fire Department came just in time to save the building. It was too late for the Snowmobile, flames were at least 10 feet in the air, and it burned completely, so there are only metal parts remaining. All burnable material: rubber, vinyl and plastic were completely incinerated. Some of the Aluminum parts melted. The storage shed roll-up door and door trim were damaged from the heat and will all need to be replaced.
A New York State Police Trooper, [REDACTED], arrived at the scene just before the Fire Department. He watched the activity, took information, and drafted a report.
I did not make any modifications to the snowmobile. Last year I had once removed the left side cover to look at the clutch and belt and the right cover was also removed a few times to add oil to the oil tank. The hood was never removed. After last year’s season ended, I purchased an Arctic Cat mid- high windshield and mirrors to install but had not put them on yet, the Snowmobile was still totally original.
I am a Mechanical Engineer and have a lengthy experience in the Automotive Engineering Powertrain field, and I suspect there was a failure in the fuel line that connects between the Fuel Pump and the Injection Rail or possibly there was an injector failure. The fuel system is under regulated pressure; 58 to 62 psi, according to the Arctic Cat Service Manual. I understand from looking at videos and Service Parts listings that the Fuel Line is Plastic with quick disconnects on both ends and has a thin rubber covering on the outside of it. For that pressure level, for safety, that Fuel Line should be covered with a Stainless-Steel mesh for protection, but it is not. In my research online, [REDACTED]
- Model
- 2018 ZR8000
- Serial number
- VIN [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- Cooks Recreation Motor Sports, New York
- Bought
- Feb 6, 2021
- Where
- Elbridge, New York: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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No one hurt Made Nov 16, 2021, sent to the company Nov 18, 2021, published by CPSC Dec 3, 2021
The product, in the report: 2009 Arctic Cat Z1 1100 Turbo
I purchased a used 2009 Arctic Cat Z1 1100 Turbo Snowmobile. When getting it ready for this winter the sled caught fire, a lot of damage to the wire harness and oil tank. When looking at it I found a large crack in the fuel tank where the fuel pump is inserted. I called the previous owned and found out there was a recall due to fuel leaks caused by the tanks cracking. He said he had the recall repairs done in 2015. Arctic Cat definitely has a issue with these tanks because it happened again and now I’m out $6000 for a sled I can’t use.
- Model
- S2009Z1NTPUSG
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- FXC Enterprises INC, New York
- Bought
- Jan 28, 2009
- Where
- Unspecified: Unspecified
- Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Mar 1, 2021, sent to the company Apr 2, 2021, published by CPSC Apr 16, 2021
The product, in the report: Snowmobile
The consumer states that he purchased his snowmobile with 4,000 miles on it from his Uncle, who originally purchased it from the Manufacturer on 01/13/2001. The unit has 4,600 miles currently.
The consumer indicates that the gas tank on the top of his snowmobile has threads that have cracked, allowing gas to leak on the consumer’s clothes as he is using the unit. The consumer is concerned that his clothes may catch fire.
The consumer contacted the Manufacturer and explained the situation; the representative he spoke to informed him that they are aware of the problem but because they no longer manufacture his unit that they could not assist him.
The consumer states that the unit is only used during Winter months approximately once per week.
The consumer plans on keeping his snowmobile for at least the next thirty days in case an investigation ensues.
- Model
- Panther
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- Arctic Cat, Wisconsin
- Bought
- Jun 15, 2017, about then
- Where
- Bark River, Michigan: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jul 8, 2020, sent to the company Jul 30, 2020, published by CPSC Aug 13, 2020
The product, in the report: 2017 Arctic Cat Bearcat 2000 LT
Normal use with machine. Machine is a 2017 Arctic Cat Bearcat 2000 LT. Stored in garage or enclosed trailer at all times except while in use to remote cabin. Machine has roughly 1300 miles on it now and is leaking fuel out the top of the gas tank where the fuel pump assembly is. It is a hazard because the fuel pump is on the side where the exhaust was. If I hadn’t noticed it after a fuel up prior to riding the machine it could have been fatal seems how gas was leaking onto the exhaust.
- Model
- Arctic Cat Bearcat 2000 LT
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- Eagle River Polaris Arctic Cat, Alaska
- Bought
- Dec 27, 2017
- Where
- Wasilla, Alaska: Other
- Who was involved
- Age 30, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Feb 10, 2020, sent to the company Oct 1, 2021, published by CPSC Oct 18, 2021
The product, in the report: 2017 Arctic Cat snowmobile Model: 2017 ZR9000 Ltd 137 US BLK Serial #: [REDACTED]
Re: model #: 2017 ZR9000 Ltd 137 US BLK snowmobile Serial number: [REDACTED] Purchased new from MotoProz, Mazeppa, MN Machine mileage: 4600 Upon inspection of primary drive clutch, I noted 4-5 serious cracks radiating out from the center hub. This will cause catastrophic failure likely resulting in clutch explosion. Flying debris will cause serious damage to other machine components but more importantly, potential serious injury to the operator.
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- Model
- 2017 ZR9000 Ltd 137 US BLK
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- MotoProz, Minnesota
- Bought
- Dec 12, 2016, about then
- Where
- Maple Grove, Minnesota: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 65, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jan 20, 2020, sent to the company Feb 21, 2020, published by CPSC Mar 6, 2020
The product, in the report: 2011 Arctic Cat M8 Sno Pro VIN [REDACTED
2011 Arctic Cat M8 Sno Pro snowmobile gas tank is cracked at the filler spout and gas pours out all over and down the tank while being ridden. Possible fire hazard. Arctic Cat has a fire hazard recall on certain models, but not this particular model. We contacted our local Arctic Cat dealer who ran the VIN and were told that our sled is not covered in their [REDACTED]. We have contacted Arctic Cat directly and informed them of the situation. They said we should contact our local dealer and ask them if they would contact Arctic Cat as a good will gesture to see about helping us obtain a new tank.
- Model
- M8 Sno Pro
- Serial number
- [REDACTED
- Bought from
- Arctic Cat of Great Falls, Montana
- Bought
- Dec 6, 2014, about then
- Where
- Eureka, Montana: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Age 65, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Dec 29, 2019, sent to the company Feb 3, 2020, published by CPSC Feb 18, 2020
The product, in the report: 2010 Arctic cat crossfire 800 ho color green snowmobile
while crossing the highway to go onto the lake i could smell gas. while stopping on lake i discovered that my tank was leaking around the base of the neck filler. i had gas all down the tank all over the front of my jacket down my ski pants and boots.
- Model
- crossfire 800
- UPC
- e0178383
- Serial number
- 4uf10snw4at110250
- Bought from
- Borderland esso
- Bought
- Feb 7, 2011
- Where
- Fort Frances, Canada: Street or Highway
- Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No incident, no one hurt Made Nov 27, 2019, sent to the company Jan 29, 2020, published by CPSC Feb 12, 2020
The product, in the report: 2017, 2018, 2019 Arctic Snowmobiles equipped with Ctec2 engine and/or equipped with a Team Industries roller bearing clutch.
2017, 2018 and 2019 Arctic Cat snowmobiles equipped with Team roller bearing primary clutches and the Arctic Cat Ctec2 engine are experiencing drive clutch failures and structural failures. The drive clutches are failing and pieces of jagged metal are flying off the clutch. The speed of the clutch is 8000rpm. The speed of the departing pieces are 190mph. The jagged pieces of metal can be as big as a baseball. The damage from the incidents are causing major damage to the snowmobiles. It is only a matter of time before there is serious bodily injury. The drive clutch is within 18” of the operator.
The cause of the clutch failures is three fold. 1. The clutch cover is too weak to withstand the internal spring and weight forces. This causes the cast aluminum to flex and weaken. 2. The design is such that the cover contacts the spider nut and causes the tower and cover to flex which in turn weakens the metal. 3. Engine harmonics from the Ctec2 engine. The metal damaging harmonics accelerates the clutch fractures. The clutch eventually flies apart under load at 8000rpm.
The Ctec2 engine equipped snowmobiles are having major structural component fail as well. The “A” frame chassis bolts are coming loose which could cause frame failure. The secondary clutch bolts are coming loose which could cause the secondary clutch to come unbolted at 8000 rpm. The clutch is constructed in such a way that there are essentially two 11” discs bolted together. When the bolt backs out from harmonics, the discs are now free to become detached at 8000rpm. The secondary clutch is 8” from the operators leg. The tunnels are cracking on major structural stress points where attached to the chain case. The tunnel could fail and cause the vehicle to be unpredictable. The bottom aluminum gear is rapidly wearing which could cause an unexpected instant stop.
The Ctec2 engine has an inherent problem which is called harmonics. Engine harmonics are extremely damaging to metal parts. Especially structural and metal stress points. Damage is not always visible to the naked eye so once a vehicle has experienced harmonics, there is no way to tell how much damage has been done. The only way is to remove the vehicles from service.
Arctic has attempted to fix the problem in 2017 by issuing a voluntary recall #17-748 for about 2,700 vehicles. The recall did not fix the issues and the problems are still occurring in 2019. The company has not issued another recall and are in some cases, denying warranty.
As evidence of trying to fix the harmonics issue, they have redesigned the cylinders, fuel injector placement, a new flywheel and engine torque link to help “engine vibration damping.” Arctic Cat has disguised this vibration fix as a new and improved engine. While this is step in the right direction, it does not address the past model issues. The horsepower/torque curve has been substantially altered for model year 2020. Even though Arctic Cat has known injury to the operator is possible and likely, another recall has not been issued. The company obviously cannot be trusted to keep the public from injury. For this reason, this issue needs Federal Agency involvement in the form of a mandatory recall.
- Where
- Washington: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- No Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Mar 21, 2019, sent to the company Mar 28, 2019, published by CPSC Apr 11, 2019
The product, in the report: fuel pump or tank
my snowmachine caught fire
- Model
- Z1 Jaguar
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- All Seasons Sports, Vermont
- Bought
- Sep 14, 2009
- Where
- ESSEX JUNCTION, Vermont: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Age 58, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat Jag Z1, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Feb 20, 2019, sent to the company Feb 28, 2019, published by CPSC Mar 15, 2019
The product, in the report: 2018 zr 8000 limited
2018- 2019 Arctic Cat ctec2 8000 snowmobiles develop a condition that causes flames to come out of the exhaust and catch the snowmobile on fire under certain conditions. Arctic Cat is aware of the problem and continue to sell their products. We purchased our 2018 zr 8000 limited in november. My son had it in northern [REDACTED] last weekend and the belly pan caught on fire 3 times over the weekend. He notified me about what happened and i called the dealer. The service manager wasn’t in, so i started doing research and this is a problem that was identified last year. Still no resolution to the problem. On monday february 18th i talked to the service manager and was told its a known problem and there won’t be a fix this year. So i called the customer care line at Arctic Cat and talked to a customer service representative and his response was “what would you like us to do” I told him that selling a product that catches on fire while riding should have never been sold to the consumer. The sale of these vehicles should have been stopped until a valid repair had been performed. I feel we and all of the people that bought these machines are at risk of injury if the sale of these vehicles continues. I’m trying to get someone involved that may be able to speed up a valid repair. I feel Arctic Cat has failed to resolve this in a timely manner and they aren’t taking this problem seriously. Thank you. Also theres a lot of information online about the others having this same problem you can find it under ctec 2 exhaust fire/ arctic cat 8000 fire etc.
- Model
- Zr 8000 limited
- Serial number
- 4uf18snwxjt114568
- Bought from
- Grace performance
- Bought
- Nov 6, 2018
- Where
- Algonac, Michigan: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Age 19, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jan 30, 2019, sent to the company Feb 12, 2019, published by CPSC Feb 28, 2019
The product, in the report: 2011 Arctic Cat Crossfire 800
2011 Arctic Cat Crossfire 800 fuel filler neck cracked allowing gas to spill into engine compartment and splash on the rider.
Failure identical to the ones covered under Arctic Cat gas tank recall 17-724.
- Model
- Crossfire 800
- Serial number
- 4UF11SNW5BT119456
- Bought from
- Private Seller
- Bought
- Jan 15, 2016
- Where
- Marquette, Michigan: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Age 51, Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by TEXTRON INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jan 14, 2019, sent to the company Feb 14, 2019, published by CPSC Mar 4, 2019
The product, in the report: Safety Hazard: Fuel Leak (gasoline) from fuel tank filler neck. Crack where filler neck meets the tank. 2005 Arctic Cat T660 Snowmobile. Noticed after filling tank and my clothes got soaked with gasoline. Arctic Cat had a similar recall for this exact issue but this VIN was excluded. Called Arctic Cat Customer Care line and they stated that this VIN was not included in the recall and I would have to take to dealer. Called dealer and they did not offer and “goodwill” and offered to install a new tank customer pay due to the age of the snowmobile. I feel that this is not only a safety defect and the manufacturer should take care of this defective product and not pass the cost of the repairs on to the consumer. Very dissatisfied with the manufacturer not covering this safety defect. No damage and no injury. [REDACTED]
Safety Hazard: Fuel Leak (gasoline) from fuel tank filler neck. Crack where filler neck meets the tank. 2005 Arctic Cat T660 Snowmobile. Noticed after filling tank and my clothes got soaked with gasoline. Arctic Cat had a similar recall for this exact issue but this VIN was excluded.
Called Arctic Cat Customer Care line and they stated that this VIN was not included in the recall and I would have to take to dealer. Called dealer and they did not offer and “goodwill” and offered to install a new tank customer pay due to the age of the snowmobile.
I feel that this is not only a safety defect and the manufacturer should take care of this defective product and not pass the cost of the repairs on to the consumer. Very dissatisfied with the manufacturer not covering this safety defect.
No damage and no injury.
[REDACTED]
- Model
- T660 Snowmobile
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- Used
- Where
- Harbor Springs, Michigan: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Artic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Mar 15, 2018, sent to the company Mar 26, 2018, published by CPSC Apr 9, 2018
The product, in the report: 2009 Arctic Cat Z1 Turbo Snowmobile
2009 Arctic Cat Z1 Turbo caught on fire while being operated.
- Model
- Z1 Turbo Snowmobile
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Where
- Coldwater, Michigan: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- No Relationship
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Mar 27, 2017, sent to the company Sep 29, 2017, published by CPSC Oct 16, 2017
The product, in the report: Snowmobile
This consumer is reporting an incident with his 2009 snowmobile he purchased sometime in 2014 from a shop who was selling it on consignment for someone else in New Hampshire. He had no problems with this snowmobile, it ran great until February 4, 2017 after he had been riding between 45 minutes to an hour then stopped but when he started again after letting other snowmobiles go passed him the mobile stalled. He looked down and saw smoke coming from the gas tank, he got off the mobile to open the hood and checked to see why it stalled but there were flames around three inches high. He walked away from the unit and the flames had already grown to around three feet high. His friends he was riding with came back to him, the fire department reached the unit but by that time the flames were more like twenty feet high. The fire was extinguished by the fire department, however the snowmobile was just gone with melted plastic actually running down the trail. He began researching the incident and discovered that his snowmobile was recalled with release# 17-724 since January 11, 2017. There are no injuries to report The caller contacted the manufacturer February just after Valentine’s Day and provided the information to a female employee who seem to not be interested but he does plan to contact them again.
- Model
- Z1 1100 Turbo
- UPC
- VIN#[REDACTED]
- Serial number
- unknown
- Bought from
- doesn’t remember name of store, New Hampshire
- Bought
- Jun 15, 2014, about then
- Where
- Brighton, Maine: Other Public Property/
Office - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Feb 8, 2017, sent to the company Mar 7, 2017, published by CPSC Mar 21, 2017
The product, in the report: 2007 Arctic Cat F5 Snowmobile.
2005 Arctic Cat F5 developed gas tank leak at the fuel pump flange in the year 2015. An attempted repair was performed by removing the tank and patching a 40% circumferential crack at the base of the fuel pump flange neck, where the neck meets the tank body. In December 2016, it was determined that the tank was continuing to leak, and the circumferential crack had continued around the fuel pump flange neck to about the 80% level. The tank was replaced with a new design in January 2017 at the owners expense before issues recall was acknowledged. No fire or damage was experienced, except for complications with the disassembly of the chassis of the sled, associated with the tank replacement.
- Model
- F5
- Serial number
- 4UF07SNWX7TI10348
- Bought from
- Scholls 4 Seasons, Illinois
- Bought
- Jan 1, 2007, about then
- Where
- Monroe Center, Illinois: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Age 56, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jan 18, 2017, sent to the company Feb 8, 2017, published by CPSC Feb 23, 2017
The product, in the report: Arctic Cat TZ1 Touring snowmobile 1100cc
I was driving my snowmobile around the yard and I smelled smoke. I stopped the snowmobile and opened the hood but didn’t see any flames. I started the snowmobile and only made it 25 feet before it died and then I saw and smelled smoke coming up by the steering post near the gas tank. I opened the hood and saw flames. Ran to my garage and grabbed a fire extinguisher and put the fire out.
- Model
- TZ1 Touring
- Serial number
- 4UF10SNW7AT104801
- Bought from
- Scott’s Recreation
- Bought
- Aug 30, 2016
- Where
- Augusta, Maine: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 44, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Sep 27, 2016, sent to the company Dec 12, 2016, published by CPSC Dec 27, 2016
The product, in the report: snow mobile
1/2016: The consumer had used the snowmobile for approximately 30 minutes, when he heard a loud bang. The vehicle stopped working properly. The consumer lifted the hood and saw that the clutch had exploded. Parts of the broken clutch were inside the machine and could have gone through the hood, but were stopped by a cover that is located over the drive belt. The consumer was not injured. He towed the slow mobile by using another snowmobile.
Earlier this week, the consumer found CPSC Recall 99-057, but indicated that he vehicle was not included, but he believes that it should have been.
NOTE: The retailer no longer sells snowmobiles.
The consumer believes that the potential for injury was substantial.
- Model
- ZL600
- Bought from
- Andersons, Michigan
- Bought
- Jun 15, 1999
- Where
- Unspecified: Other Public Property/
Office - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Feb 26, 2015, sent to the company Mar 9, 2015, published by CPSC Mar 23, 2015
The product, in the report: Snowmobile, Arctic Cat, 2014, XF7000, Cross Tour, Orange
Arctic Cat Snowmobile Model 2014 XF7000
Problem: Fuel leak under seat due to poor workmanship.
A fuel leak was discovered under the seat of this snowmobile after noticing a strong scent of fuel on clothing inside the right knee down to the boot. The origin of the leak was traced back to the fuel port under the seat where fuel puddles in a tank cavity below the battery and wiring harness. Movement of the machine while in use spills the fuel from the cavity down the side of the tank where it is free to come in contact with clothing and the running board before continuing to the ground below. Leaking may not be noticeable while the machine is still
On the fuel port below the seat is a nipple where the fuel line attaches and is to be secured by a crimp type clamp. The clamp has been installed however it freely rotates around the nipple and fails to secure the fuel line. There are no band markings on the rubber fuel line indicating that the clamp was ever on the line and somehow slipped off. Another point to note is that the diameter of the crimped clamp is less that than that of the fuel line suggesting it had been crimped prior to installation rather than after to secure the fuel line in place. With an assembly this simple to build and confirm a workmanship fault such as this should be considered negligence.
It is important to note that in the summer of 2014 this machine was recalled for fuel line issues and as a result had already been returned to the dealer for repairs. So this issue is either a new problem or the service technicians have been improperly trained to correct the original problem. In either case the faulty machines remain in or have been returned to service while representing a high risk of injury to the operator. Most operators wear protective winter clothing that cannot be quickly removed and if ignited while saturated with fuel it could prove deadly.
Further aggravating this instance is another issue of poor welds on the front bumper assembly which allow it to break apart even under moderate stress. Although this is not directly related to the fuel line issue it is the second workmanship problem we have discovered in a week on this machine. Together they strongly suggest a general trend in quality which may extend to other safety risks that may not surface until these and other machines have more hours of operation on them.
- Model
- XF7000, Cross Tour, Orange
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- Naults Motor Sports, New Hampshire
- Bought
- Mar 17, 2014
- Where
- Amesbury, Massachusetts: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 54, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Feb 13, 2015, sent to the company Feb 24, 2015, published by CPSC Mar 11, 2015
The product, in the report: 2005 Arctic Cat F7 Snowmobile
My 2005 Arctic Cat F7 snowmobile had a safety recall done on the gas tank, they replaced the fill neck on the tank instead of the entire tank. Now the neck the installed is cracked and leaks gas into the motor area.
- Model
- 2005 Arctic Cat F7 Snowmobile
- Where
- Unspecified: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Feb 9, 2015, sent to the company Mar 25, 2015, published by CPSC Apr 8, 2015
The product, in the report: 2002 Arctic Cat Snowmobile370Z
This caller was riding his 370Z Snowmobile on the frozen lake located on his property and had been riding for approximately one half hour when he noticed flames coming from under the right side of the hood. He immediately turned the engine off, got out and threw snow on the fire. The flames were at the tallest about six inches high. The caller is reporting this issue with the thought that had the flames not been noticed at a very low level, allowed to escalate or that one of his children had been riding that the outcome could have resulted in injures. There are no injuries being reported
The caller has not contacted the manufacturer but does not intend to contact them.
- Model
- 370Z
- Serial number
- will be populated by consumer
- Bought from
- Another Consumer, Michigan
- Bought
- Jun 15, 2010, about then
- Where
- West Bloomfield, Michigan: Other
- Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jan 29, 2015, sent to the company Feb 18, 2015, published by CPSC Mar 4, 2015
The product, in the report: 2007 Snowmobile VIN# [REDACTED]
The consumer purchased the snowmobile from a private user. The snowmobile has 89 miles on it.
The consumer stated that the fuel leaks on motor which can create a fire hazard. The consumer stated that there is a crack in the fuel tank around the neck (the sending unit’s collar is cracked). The consumer stated that the crack is 3/4 way along the neck of the fuel tank.
The consumer stated that he contacted the manf on 1/29/15. They asked him to take it into a dealer and speak with a technician. The consumer is in the process of taking it to a dealer.
There are no recalls on this unit.
- Model
- F5
- Serial number
- Unknown
- Bought
- Jan 28, 2015
- Where
- Holmes, New York: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jan 14, 2015, sent to the company Jan 23, 2015, published by CPSC Feb 6, 2015
The product, in the report: 2009 Arctic Cat Crossfire 800 Sno Pro
The fuel tank fill neck has cracked on my 2009 Crossfire 800 Sno Pro. The leak spills gasoline out on the tank and onto your legs while riding the snowmobile.
You cannot take off your snowmobile suit indoors as the gasoline fumes are horrible.
- Where
- Unspecified: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jan 14, 2015, sent to the company Jan 23, 2015, published by CPSC Feb 13, 2015
The product, in the report: The neck on the fuel tank is developing a crack which leaks fuel onto the driver of the snowmobile creating a fire hazard. I own 2 of these snowmobiles and both are this way. Both are stored inside and not out in the sun and elements. “Here are the 2 models and vin numbers. I do not have a picture as I have dropped off at the dealer waiting the repairs.” 2009 Arctic Cat Crossfire 800 Sno Pro – [REDACTED] 2009 Arctic Cat Crossfire 800 Sno Pro – [REDACTED]
The neck on the fuel tank is developing a crack which leaks gasoline down the outside and onto the riders legs and snowmobile suit.
- Where
- Unspecified: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand ARCTIC CAT, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Apr 29, 2014, sent to the company May 13, 2014, published by CPSC May 28, 2014
The product, in the report: Arctic Cat 2009 Z1 Turbo Sled (Snowmobile) Engine #: B11-402985
My wife’s 2009 Arctic Cat Z1 Turbo sled (Snowmobile) burst into flames while trail riding in Vermont on 3/6/14. I reported the incident with the Arctic Cat, Inc Legal Department and Customer Care Center on 3/7/14.
We purchased two brand new 2009 Z1 Turbo identical sleds off the showroom floor from the Manager, at PJ’s Power Sports, in Rangeley ME on 3/12/09. The dealer informed us that they needed to prep the sleds for delivery. We stopped in the shop the day before delivery, to find that one of the engines and odometer were completely removed from the sled. I asked the four mechanics in the shop what was going on, and they all were silent. I insisted they answer my question, and they said to speak to the Manager. I did speak to the Manager, and he informed me that they removed it to put it into another sled for a different customer. Needless to say, I was not happy as the sleds were brand new. This is evidenced by the incorrect engine serial #B11-402985 (non-matching) in my wife’s sled that caught fire. The correct engine serial # is B11-402279 according to the Manufacturer.
Upon delivery of the new sleds, they overheated, leaked coolant, and needed to be serviced. In addition, the used odometer replacement they put on my wife’s sled had over 1,500 miles on it. They serviced the sleds to repair the overheating and replaced the second odometer with a new one. However, the overheating on my wife’s sled was a chronic problem. We had them serviced at Hudson Cycle Center, NH for continued overheating and recall updates at a later date.
Currently, my wife’s burnt sled VIN serial #[REDACTED] was in pristine showroom condition with roughly 1,100 miles on it and my sled VIN serial #[REDACTED] is in pristine showroom condition with only 1,303 miles on it. They both were purchased, maintained and the recalls were completed in a timely manner by an Authorized Arctic Cat, Inc dealer.
The details of the incident are as follows:
My wife and I were trail riding in Vermont on 3/6/14. I stopped on the trail because I feared my sled was on fire when gray smoke started pouring out of my sled’s engine compartment. I took the side engine cover off and the smoke subsided. My wife pulled up with her sled, about two feet behind my sled, and stopped. Coincidentally, her engine compartment immediately exploded and burst into flames. Fortunately, she was able to jump off her sled in time before the gas tank exploded, and I moved my sled a safe distance. Within a minute, her entire sled was engulfed in a 15 foot high wall of flames. I can’t imagine what could have happened if she was still cruising along the trail when the fire erupted.
The sled is a complete loss. I have documented photos and video of before the fire and during the fire. I paid a recovery team to retrieve the charred remains of my wife’s sled which is in my possession at my home.
I researched afterwards that Arctic Cat, Inc did a Recall on that specific sled, a 2009 Z1 Turbo on 10/26/09 due to FIRE HAZARD resulting from a DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, according to the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission, due to 33 reported incidents including 8 vehicle fires. Arctic Cat, Inc denies any responsibility and declines to investigate our incident. At this point, we have two sleds, one charred remains and the other a potential danger to my life, which I will no longer feel safe riding. Given the fraudulent nature of the engine swapping, the inexplicable nature of the fire, and the product recall, I feel compelled to report this product to the Consumer Product Safety Commission for investigation.
- Model
- Z1 Turbo
- Serial number
- #[REDACTED]
- Bought from
- PJ’s Power Sports
- Bought
- Mar 9, 2009
- Where
- West Dover, Vermont: Other Public Property/
Office - Who was involved
- Age 28, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Mar 17, 2014, sent to the company Mar 25, 2014, published by CPSC Apr 8, 2014
The product, in the report: Arctic Cat Snowmobile
2009 Arctic Cat Z1 Turbo LXR burst into flames after most likely oil like in engine compartment.
- Model
- Arctic Cat Z1 turbo LXR
- Bought from
- Rockland Wheels
- Bought
- Dec 30, 2013, about then
- Where
- Unspecified: Street or Highway
- Who was involved
- Age 18, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
-
First aid Made Feb 4, 2014, sent to the company Feb 12, 2014, published by CPSC Feb 28, 2014
The product, in the report: 2011 ARCTIC CAT F570
I was throw from my 2011 arctic cat f570 snowmobile at about 55mph.
it turned out the ring gear ($6 part) broke off and got jammed into my starter gear
thus locking up the snowmobile and throwing me about 120 feet
I was told the repairs would be covered by a recall on the part (ring gear)
I was later told the defective part was only covered on a different year sled and would cost about $500 to repair my sled.
I wanted to report I could have been injured or killed if the accident would have happened in a wooded area. thank god it was an open area.
- Model
- 2011 F 570
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- JAMIES CUSTOMS
- Bought
- Feb 7, 2013, about then
- Where
- RHINELANDER, Wisconsin: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Age 52, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand ARCTIC CAT, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
-
No one hurt Made Jan 2, 2014, sent to the company Jan 10, 2014, published by CPSC Jan 28, 2014
The product, in the report: 2012 Arctic Cat F1100 turbo sno pro limited edition
2012 arctic cat F1100 turbo caught on fire after 1 mile of riding at 20 to 25 mph. Snowmobile had roughly 1500 miles total
- Model
- F1100 Turbo Sno Pro Limited Edition
- UPC
- n/
a - Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- north end cycle
- Bought
- Nov 9, 2013
- Where
- wolfe lake, Michigan: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand arctic cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Sep 26, 2013, sent to the company Oct 22, 2013, published by CPSC Nov 5, 2013
The product, in the report: 2008 Arctic Cat Snowmobile Crossfire 800
Cracked fuel tank filler neck. Arctic cat 2008 crossfire 800 VIN# [REDACTED]
While riding, noticed strong fuel smell. Looked around and gas tank area and snow suit were covered with fuel. At first thought, maybe fuel cap was not on correctly or not tight. Upon further inspection the tank had a crack about 2/3 around the filler neck.
I see this has been an ongoing problem with this manufacturer. Several recalls but not for my machine even though the design appears the same. Tried to contact arctic cat several times and they never returned my call. Talked to dealer and all the manufacturer would do is replace tank. I would be responsible for labor.
In looking at internet searches, this seem to be a VERY BIG problem. I feel the recalls should be expanded and not voluntary. Even though I don’t see any actual physical injuries as a result, there has been a significant financial burden to me and other owners.
- Model
- crossfire 800 EFI
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- Planet Powersport, Michigan
- Bought
- Feb 14, 2009, about then
- Where
- quincy, Michigan: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Age 55, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand arctic cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Apr 22, 2013, sent to the company May 6, 2013, published by CPSC May 20, 2013
The product, in the report: 2009 Snowmobile
The consumer says that on March 2nd 2013 she was driving the snowmobile at about 15 mph on a snowmobile trail in Oquossoc, Maine. When the snowmobile exploded and immediately shot flames up 2 to 3 feet behind the handle bars and the flames quickly spread to the driver’s left side of the sled. The consumer says the fire dept responded within five minutes. The consumer says this incident was not a back fire. The fireman says that the explosion shook the fire station.
Due to the fact that the fire happened right beside the fire station. A firemen on duty heard the explosion and came out and saw the snowmobile in flames. He called 911 which summoned the other firemen. The consumer contacted the manufacturer who said the unit is not under warranty. They also said they have not seen any reports with this product. The product is under recall (Release # 10-705). The snowmobile was taken to an authorized dealer for repair back in January of 2009 .
It was also taken for service updates in February 2013. The unit is currently at an authorized dealer, she says they possibly could consider it totaled. The consumer says that the manufacturer still has not fixed the problem with the newer models. The consumer says the 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 models all have had the same issue.
- Model
- Z1 Turbo 1100LXR
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- Armand’s Power Sports, Massachusetts
- Bought
- Dec 26, 2008
- Where
- E. Taunton, Massachusetts: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Artic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Mar 24, 2013, sent to the company Apr 1, 2013, published by CPSC Apr 15, 2013
The product, in the report: 2007 Arctic Cat F5 LXR Snowmobile
2007 Arctic Cat F5 LXR gas tank leak at fuel sending unit collar after refueling... leaks directly onto top of cylinder and near exhaust components.
Incident occurred after refueling... once unknown as we refueled at home and trailered to a drop off point. Gas tank had unknowingly leaked in trailer. Smelled fuel when unloading but thought it was just because we had refueled. Now knowing what do the gas gauge was down a bar when we left on the ride.
Rode 80 miles to Prentice WI where we refueled... used 6.6 gallons ... more than usual when getting 14-15 mpg typically. Began riding to lunch destination 3 miles away. Smelled gas while riding. Upon stopping took off side panel, saw gas running down side of tank in engine compartment. Quickly pulled console off and saw gas running out of top collar where fuel sending unit is. Gas was dripping directly on top of engine and running along belly pan near exhaust.
Fuel continued to leak until for 15 - 20 minutes until fuel level dropped.
This is an extremely dangerous situation and Arctic Cat needs to RECALL this and other snowmobiles that have this fuel tank. I am glad we had stopped rather than continuing down the railroad grade at 55 mph... it could have resulted in more than a very disappointed rider.
I will be requesting that Arctic Cat cover all costs and issue an immediate recall. I will also be informing all other F series Arctic Cat Owners of the problem through our snowmobile club and County/State Association AWSC.
The internet also has reports of this happening to the [REDACTED] of which I am also an owner.
- Model
- F5 LXR
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Where
- Prentice, Wisconsin: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Age 52, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat Snowmobile, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Hurt, no treatment Made Jan 3, 2013, sent to the company Jan 11, 2013, published by CPSC Jan 28, 2013
The product, in the report: 2010 Z1 Turbo Sno Pro Snowmobile
I was riding my 2010 Z1 Turbo Sno Pro Arctic Cat Snowmobile on a groomed snowmobile trail in Rangeley, Maine and the left lower control arm that holds the ski to the snowmobile snapped in half causing the snowmobile to dart and go out of control. The snowmobile was unoperable after the incident.
- Model
- 2010 Z1 Turbo Sno Pro
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- Boss Power Equipment
- Bought
- Feb 13, 2011
- Where
- Rangeley, Maine: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Age 54, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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No one hurt Made Feb 17, 2012, sent to the company Feb 28, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 13, 2012
The product, in the report: Arctic cat 2012 xf 800 sno pro
I own a 2012 arctic cat xf 800 sno pro, and it has a very bad problem with ice buildup in the tunnel. The problem I had was in the middle of january I was on a ride in the upper peninsula of Michigan, it was between 0 and 10 degrees outside and while riding down a straight trail a large chunk of ice broke off in my tunnel at about 50mph and locked up my track for a split second almost tossing me off the snowmobile. I am afraid if this issue isn’t corrected someone is going to get either badly hurt or killed. Arctic cat seems to know about the problem but yet has done nothing to correct it. There are many more of these cases documented in the forums at the website hardcoresledder.com. While my snowmobile was at the dealer I let them know about it and said rep from arctic cat told him they knew about the problem but didn’t know when, or if they were going to do anything about it. Please help before me, or someone else is badly injured from a faulty design.
- Model
- 2012 xf 800 sno pro
- Bought from
- century power
- Bought
- Dec 22, 2011
- Where
- silver city, Michigan: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Age 31, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand arctic cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Hurt, no treatment Made Feb 9, 2012, sent to the company Feb 16, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 2, 2012
The product, in the report: 2007 Arctic Cat F5 snowmobile
2007 Arctic Cat F5 Snowmobile with 2800 miles developed stress fracture about 2-3 inches long in the front portion of the gas tank that holds fuel pump. This area is not prone to human contact while riding.
Gas under pressure streams out onto engine and is an extremely dangerous situation which can involve burns, fire and/or explosion of the snowmobile.
Arctic Cat is “good willing” the tank as long as a dealer installs the gas tank which takes approx 2 hrs of labor time which Arctic Cat will not reimburse.
Several complaints have been reported on websites and it seems to affect 2007 and later models (F5, F6 & F7). There have been reports of the F6 model exploding after filling the gas tank.
My snowmobile would expell gas from full to about 3/4 full.
This is a very serious situation and I don’t see how Arctic Cat hasn’t recalled these snowmobiles due to the safety issue involved.
- Model
- F5
- Serial number
- 4UF07SNW27T109906
- Bought from
- Outdoor Equipment
- Bought
- Feb 9, 2006, about then
- Where
- Central City, Iowa: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Age 41, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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No one hurt Made Feb 3, 2012, sent to the company Feb 29, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 14, 2012
The product, in the report: 2002 Arctic Cat Snowmobile ZR Model
The consumer stated that his snowmobile poses a potential safety hazard as the unit is leaking gasoline. The consumer noticed the safety defect in December 28, 2010 (date unknown). The consumer was riding his snowmobile for an undetermined about of time before he noticed that the snowmobile was leaking gasoline out of the brim of the gasket. Initially, he assumed that the gas cap was not on tightly but realized that the gas cap is cracked.
The consumer stated that nothing has transpired from the leak. The consumer has not been injured by the product. The consumer called a local dealer yesterday and was informed to call the firm. The consumer called the manufacturer today and was informed that there was no recalls on the model. The consumer has not called the private seller about the issue. The manufacturer informed him that they cannot help him since his product is out of warranty and referred him to the CPSC.
- Model
- ZR800
- Serial number
- 4UF02SNW72T117815
- Bought from
- Private Seller
- Bought
- Feb 15, 2007, about then
- Where
- Unspecified: Other
- Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jan 10, 2012, sent to the company Jan 19, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 2, 2012
The product, in the report: 2005 Arctic Cat F7 EXT snowmobile
I purchased my 2005 Arctic Cat snowmobile brand new so I have been the only owner or operator of the vehicle for its entire life. Shortly after purchasing it I receive a recall letter conserning a steering component and the fuel tank. I returned the machine to the dealer where both issue where corrected, I thought. they installed a sleeve in the filler neck to strengthen it and change a knuckle on the stering. Last weekend while snowmobiling in Michigan my gas tank started leaking. At first I thought it was the gas cap leaking so I purchased one at the Picklemans AC dealership in Newberry, MI. I found out later that day that my filler neck was cracked almost all of the way around it. I didn’t recieve any serious injury just a red area on my leg form the fuel that went away quickly. I repaired the crack as best I could 500 miles from home and on vacation. The sled is not leaking anymore and is ridable but I feel Acrtic Cat should make it right with me since their “fix” for the recalled fuel tank didn’t work. Kind of leaves me wondering about their “fix” for the steerin issue also.
- Model
- F7 EXT
- Serial number
- 4UF05SNW55T120806
- Bought from
- Pheonix lawn & garden
- Bought
- Feb 1, 2006
- Where
- Kokomo, Indiana: Other
- Who was involved
- Age 43, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Arctic Cat, made or sold by Arctic Cat Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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