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CPSC recall · Reported January 11, 2017

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

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

Recall #
17724
Affected scope
About 20,700
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Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. recalled The recall involves model year 2007, 2008, and 2009 Arctic Cat snowmobiles, including F m… - a moderate-severity action.

Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. in January 11, 2017. Reason: 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 Ca…. Verify recall #17724 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The fuel tank can crack and fuel can leak into the engine compartment, posing a fire hazard..

Moderate
severity level
January 11, 2017
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17724 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #17724) was formally reported on January 11, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 20,700.

The documented reason for this recall is: The fuel tank can crack and fuel can leak into the engine compartment, posing a fire hazard. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 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.

Vehicles recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 7,642 vehicles recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 20,700

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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 Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 17724
Date reported January 11, 2017
Date initiated January 11, 2017
Recalling firm Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Affected scope About 20,700
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 snowmobile dealer to schedule a free r…

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  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.. Units affected: About 20,700.
Why was this product recalled?
The fuel tank can crack and fuel can leak into the engine compartment, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 11, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17724.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (17724) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported January 11, 2017. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.