CPSC recall · Reported February 10, 2016
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash, Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
The brakes can fail, posing a risk of injury or death to the operator.
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. recalled This recall involves all model year 2016 Arctic Cat turbo 9000 snowmobiles. Recalled mode….
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash, Injury Hazards (Recall Alert) was recalled by Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. in February 10, 2016. Reason: The brakes can fail, posing a risk of injury or death to the operator.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an Arctic Ca…. Verify recall #16726 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The brakes can fail, posing a risk of injury or death to the operator..
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- February 10, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16726 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
This recall involves all model year 2016 Arctic Cat turbo 9000 snowmobiles. Recalled models include the M 9000, XF 9000, XF9000 Cross Trek and ZR 9000 snowmobiles. The recalled snowmobiles were sold in the colors black, green, orange and white. The model name is on a decal on the top of the chassis between the seat and the rear bumper. The name Arctic Cat is on each side of the snowmobiles. The letter G in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN) indicates that the unit was made in the 2016 model year. The VIN is stamped into the chassis near the right foot rest.
Reason for recall
The brakes can fail, posing a risk of injury or death to the operator.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting its customers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16726 |
| Date reported | February 10, 2016 |
| Date initiated | February 10, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 1,600 |
| 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 the recalled snowmobiles and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair. Arct…
- Check the recall number (16726) 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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