Arctic Cat recalls 52,000 snowmobiles

[JohnWester]

Arctic Cat Inc. has recalled 52,000 snowmobiles due to faulty fuel tanks that could crack and leak.

No injuries from the defects have been reported, but the company sent a letter to owners this week warning them to immediately stop using the snowmobiles.

Arctic Cat notified the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission that it had received 217 warranty claims for fuel leak problems because of cracks in the filler neck or leaks at the fuel outlet fitting.

Company spokesman John Tranby said problems with materials and processes are suspected, and the tanks are being replaced with thicker models.

The recall affects all 2004, 2005 and 2006 Firecat and Sabercat models, as well as 2003 Firecat carbureted models. The snowmobiles, which cost $6,500 to $8,500, were sold at dealerships nationwide between May 2002 and April 2006.

The recalled machines represent two of Arctic Cat's 13 snowmobile models.

Customers with affected models should contact their Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair, which Tranby said usually can be done in a couple of hours.

Owners with questions should contact Arctic Cat at 1-800-279-6851, or the Consumer Product Safety Commission at 1-800-638-2772.

[Brandon_Collins]

Thats why i stick with polaris haha

Brandon

[Benny]

Thanks for the update BFG,I missed that one.

Have to call my brother up North and see if he saw it.


Every manufacture is trying to make a good machine and cut cost down as they go, some times they cut cost to much and have to fix the problem's after the fact.

I work in a manufacturing environment and I see all kinds of cost savings that end up on the scrap shelf due to product failure.

Benny