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

Recall number

23765

Title

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

Recall date

2023-06-08T00:00:00

Manufacturers

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia"}]

Made in

[{"Country":"United States"}]

Importers

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Distributors

[]

Sold at

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from January 2019 through April 2023 for between $15,100 and $18,900."}]

Products

[{"CategoryID":"","Description":"","Model":"","Name":"Arctic Cat 8000 Series Snowmobiles","NumberOfUnits":"About 8,350 (In addition, about 4,630 were sold in Canada)","Type":""}]

UPCs

[]

Hazards

[{"HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":"","Name":"The fuel rail dampener snap ring can become loose and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard."}]

Remedies

[{"Name":"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."}]

Injuries reported

[{"Name":"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.

Notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Textron-Specialized-Vehicles-Recalls-Arctic-Cat-8000-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert

Last published

2023-06-08T00:00:00

Cite as

CPSC Consumer Product Recalls (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission), pages.json, sha256 1b022dde64a0, published 2026-09-24

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