Arctic Cat 8000 and 9000 Series Snowmobiles Recall

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | August 23, 2026

📌 Recall Notice

Product: Arctic Cat 8000 and 9000 Series Snowmobiles

Brand: Arctic Cat, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Hazards: Fall Hazard, Laceration Hazard

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

Official US CPSC Recall Notice
Recall #9944 |
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Recall Summary

Product Arctic Cat 8000 and 9000 Series Snowmobiles
Brand Arctic Cat, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota
Category Automotive
Recall Number 9944
Hazard Fall Hazard, Laceration Hazard
Units Affected Not specified
Recall Date May 02, 2024
Remedy Contact manufacturer
Country 🇺🇸 United States

Recall Summary

This recall involves Arctic Cat 8000 and 9000 series snowmobiles. The recall was published on May 2, 2024, under Recall Number 24223. The manufacturer is Arctic Cat, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota. The recall was initiated due to a laceration hazard involving the drive clutch.

Affected Products

The recall includes all model year 2017-2021 Arctic Cat 8000 and 9000 series snowmobiles, and certain model year 2022 Arctic Cat 8000 series snowmobiles. For the affected 2022 models, the last 8 digits of the VIN must be between NT808000 and NT808150 or between NT100101 and NT101060. 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.

The affected product name is “Arctic Cat 8000 and 9000 Series Snowmobiles.” The number of units recalled is about 16,200. The recalled models include trail models (ZR LXR, ZR Sno Pro, ZR LTD, ZR RR, ZR El Tigre, Thundercat), crossover models (XF Cross Country, XF Crosstrek, XF Crosstour, RIOT), mountain models (M King Cat, M SE, M Sno Pro, M Alpha, M Mountain Cat, M Hardcore, XF High Country, XF High Country LTD, Riot X), and sport utility models (Norseman, Norseman X). The snowmobiles were sold at Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from September 2016 through January 2024 for between $8,000 and $22,000. The manufacturer country is the United States.

The VIN is located on the right side of the snowmobile tunnel near the right footrest. It is also stamped into the tunnel near the right-side footrest and on a decal beneath the seat.

Hazard Information

The recalled snowmobile’s drive clutch can break, allowing fragments to escape the snowmobile shielding, posing a laceration hazard. Arctic Cat has received more than 200 reports of clutch failures, including six where clutch fragments hit consumers. Four of those included reports of minor foot and toe injuries.

Consumer Action Required

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles. Consumers should check whether their vehicle is subject to the recall by locating the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the right side of the snowmobile tunnel near the right footrest. The VIN is needed to identify recalled snowmobiles. Consumers should contact Arctic Cat to schedule for a free installation of an additional clutch guard and inspection of the primary clutch.

Official Remedy

The official remedy is a repair. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Arctic Cat to schedule a free installation of an additional clutch guard and inspection of the primary clutch. If the primary clutch is cracked, Arctic Cat will replace it free of charge.

Contact Information

Arctic Cat can be contacted at 800-279-2281 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email at arcticcatwarranty@textron.com, or online at https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/owners/recalls or https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/ and click on Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information regarding eligibility.

Recall Timeline

  • **May 02, 2024** – Recall announced by CPSC (Source)
  • **Current** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Arctic Cat 8000 and 9000 Series Snowmobiles?

A: Check the model and serial number on your product against the official recall notice (#9944).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Arctic Cat 8000 and 9000 Series Snowmobiles?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Arctic Cat 8000 and 9000 Series Snowmobiles?

A: Contact the manufacturer using the information in the recall notice.

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Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
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Consumers should refer to the original recall notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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