CPSC recall · Reported January 31, 2012
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. recalled The recall involves the 2012 model year of the F, XF, and M model snowmobiles. Model Mode….
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard was recalled by Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. in January 31, 2012. Reason: The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these snowmobiles and contact their local Arctic …. Verify recall #12716 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard..
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- agency class
- January 31, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12716 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recall involves the 2012 model year of the F, XF, and M model snowmobiles. Model Model Name/Number F F800 LXR, F1100 LXR, F800 Sno Pro, F1100 Turbos, F1100 Sno Pro/Limited/50th XF XF800 LXR, XF1100 LXR, XF800 Sno Pro High Country, XF1100 Turbos, XF100 Limited/50th M M800, M1100, M800 Sno Pro, M1100 Sno Pro/Limited/50th, M800 HCR, M1100 Turbos The model name is located on each side of the hood. The snowmobiles were sold in a variety of these color combinations: black, white and orange, black and orange, black and green and white and green.
Reason for recall
The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these snowmobiles and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Arctic Cat has notified owners of these snowmobiles directly by mail.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12716 |
| Date reported | January 31, 2012 |
| Date initiated | January 31, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 19,000 (This recall was first announced in December 2011) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using these snowmobiles and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free…
- Check the recall number (12716) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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