Arctic Cat Snowmobile Recall: Risk of Fuel Leaks and Fires

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has posted notice of an Arctic Cat Snowmobile recall involving about 10,000 of the 2009 model year Mountain Cat and Crossfire Snowmobiles. The vehicles contain a potentially defective part that can allow fuel to leak, posing a potential fire hazard.

The recalled snowmobiles were sold by authorized Arctic Cat dealers throughout the United States between June 2008 and November 2008 for between $7,500 and $13,100.

Owners have been advised to stop using the Arctic Cat snowmobiles and to contact a service center for free repair.

The mounting hardware used to secure the fuel pump may allow the fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers. There have been at least four reports of the Arctic Cat snow mobiles leaking fuel, but the U.S. CPSC indicates that there have been no known reports of personal injury or property damage associated with the defect.

The Arctic Cat recall only applies to the 2009 Mountain Cat and Crossfire snowmobiles, which contain a VIN number between 103896 and 118441 stamped into the tunnel near the right side foot rest.

The sleekly designed models were sold in colors of green, orange and steel gray. The code M6 or M1000 is stamped on the sides of the Mountain Cat snowmobiles and the codes Crossfire 5 and Crossfire 1000 are stamped on the sides of the Crossfire snowmobiles.

Registered owners have been contacted by Artic Cat, but additional information can be obtained by contacting the manufacturer directly at (800) 279-6851.