Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
CPSC Recall #12-716 — January 30, 2012
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 12-716 |
| Recall Date | January 30, 2012 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 19,000 (This recall was first announced in December 2011) |
| Manufactured In | United States |
Where It Was Sold
| Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from May 2011 through December 2011 for between $10 |
| 500 and $14 |
| 500. |
Product
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
Description
The recall involves the 2012 model year of the F, XF, and M model snowmobiles. The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control.
Hazard
he lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents & Injuries
Arctic Cat has received four reports of incidents, including one complete loss of steering control. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using these snowmobiles and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Arctic Cat has notified owners of these snowmobiles directly by mail.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.