CPSC Release -
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to a Loss of Control Hazard
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Snowmobiles
Units: About 16,500
Manufacturer: Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Hazard: The front lower suspension arm can crack during use which could lead to loss of control, posing a risk of severe injury or death.
Incidents/Injuries: Arctic Cat has received 13 reports of suspension arms cracking. No injuries or accidents have been reported.
Description: This recall involves all 2010 Arctic Cat Z1, TZ1, F, Bearcat, M, and CF model snowmobiles. All variations of color and model features of the models listed are included in this recall. The model name is indicated on the side of vehicle, in the registration materials and owner's manual.
Sold at: Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from June 2009 through January 2011 for between $6,800 and $15,000.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these snowmobiles and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail.
Comments (6):
Rusty says:
1/20/2011 11:48:00 AM
And the currently received arms with same pn: 2703-464 that were "on back order" are still the batch not updated according to local dealer near me, (they just received their notice of this yesterday)
joe says:
1/20/2011 2:01:00 PM
outdoor shop posted the flyer it looks like there just throwing a bracket around the front lower a-arm where it mounts to the bulkhead
http://www.hardcoresledder.com/forums/318-4-stroke-cats/515777-recall-3.html
just copy and paste th link above and u can see for ur self.
CRJPilot says:
1/21/2011 4:47:00 PM
Yes the fix is just a bracket with a bolt thru it, I got excited at first thinking new a-arms would be great, but nah, just an ugly cheezy lookin bracket after thought, but functional bracket! Hey Kudos for at least acknowledging the problem! Sad part is dealers only get paid .2hrs for the repair, (@ labor rate of $90/hr) thats a whole $18. Hardly worth anwering all the calls, taking all the sleds in, loading unloading, storing, doing the work, and paperwork for a whole $18. I think cat could of at least made it worth the dealers time, IMO .2hrs is a losing propostion,.3 or .4 would of been fair! But what do I know.
Rusty says:
1/22/2011 11:36:00 AM
Joe, that's good to know (in a way anyhows),, the funky bracket will look goofy,, Come on Cat! Pull your heads outta' ____ _____! The underhood fix of the firecats was bad enough,, this will look like s__t!
CJR,, I agree with the .2 hrs condemnation,, wty coverage from any mfr is ridiculously low pay out to dealers imo.
Rusty says:
1/25/2011 11:28:00 AM
Guys, let me retract a large portion of my former statement,, the bracket although not oem standard looking, is one heck of a lot more trim and less noticeable and better looking than the firecat stering post debacle of a fix from yrs gone by I must say
Zach says:
1/30/2011 5:23:00 PM
it is a low pay, .3 to be exact. but they dont factor in the person that had his sled sitting outside and the snow and ice froze up in that area. you got to get it all broken out before installing the bracket.
