Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)
Source: CPSC Recall #17748
Recall Date
2017-06-06
Manufacturer
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Units Affected
About 2,700
Products Involved
Snowmobiles
Hazard
The snowmobile drive clutch can fracture and fragments can escape the snowmobile shielding, posing an impact hazard.
Remedy
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.
Reported Injuries
Arctic Cat has received one report of a clutch failure and flying pieces. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from June 2016 through May 2017 for between $13,200 and $16,900.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
This recall involves all model year 2017 Arctic Cat 9000 Turbo snowmobiles and model year 2018 Arctic Cat 6000, 7000, 8000, and 9000 snowmobiles. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on the right side of the snowmobile tunnel near the right foot rest. The last six digits of the VIN are needed to identify recalled snowmobiles. The recalled 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. Model Year Model Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 2017 Artic Cat 9000 Turbo All VINs 2018 Artic Cat 6000, 7000, 8000 and 9000 Within range of 100001 through 102133 or 808003 through 808241
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28