Class I - Dangerous
While operating the snowmobile the exhaust can flame from the muffler outlet, posing a fire hazard.
Arctic Cat Inc. of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Class II - Moderate
The snowmobile drive clutch can fracture and fragments can escape the snowmobile shielding, posing an impact hazard.
Class I - Dangerous
The fuel tank can crack and fuel can leak into the engine compartment, posing a fire hazard.
Class II - Moderate
The throttle cable can stick and prevent the throttle mechanism from returning to an idle position upon release of the throttle and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard and risk of injury.
Class I - Dangerous
The brakes can fail, posing a risk of injury or death to the operator.
Class I - Dangerous
Fuel can leak from the fuel fitting at the throttle body, posing a fire hazard.
Class II - Moderate
Components in the front gear case can fail, posing a risk of loss of control and crash hazard.
Class I - Dangerous
Oil can leak from the oil cooler lines, posing a fire hazard.
Class I - Dangerous
Fuel can leak from the fuel line assembly, posing a fire hazard.
Class I - Dangerous
The fuel tank can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Class II - Moderate
The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.
Class II - Moderate
The headlamp fuse can fail, disorienting the operator during periods of limited visibility and posing a crash hazard.
Class I - Dangerous
The front lower suspension arm can crack during use which could lead to loss of control, posing a risk of severe injury or death.
Class I - Dangerous
Fuel can leak from the fuel pump at the fuel tank mounting screws, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Class I - Dangerous
Oil can leak into the engine compartment, posing a fire hazard to consumers. In addition, the fuel tank can come into contact with the engine posing a possibility of wearing through and fuel leakage.
Class I - Dangerous
The mounting hardware securing the fuel pump can allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Class I - Dangerous
The steering shaft used on certain 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 Arctic Cat snowmobiles can fail at the steering shaft/steering arm attachment. This could cause a loss of steering control of the vehicle, and result in injury or death.
Class II - Moderate
The rear brake caliper used on these units could leak brake fluid, resulting in reduced braking ability at the rear wheels. The front wheel brakes are unaffected by this condition.
Class I - Dangerous
The recalled snowmobiles fuel tank could crack and leak, allowing fuel or fuel vapors to escape, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Class II - Moderate
The brakes on these vehicles can fail.
Class I - Dangerous
The fuel tank used on some all-terrain vehicles could develop a fuel leak. If this occurs, a fire hazard, with the possibility of injury and property damage, could occur.
Class I - Dangerous
The red plastic skis used on certain 2004 Firecat and Sabercat snowmobiles could crack or break as a result of off-season exposure to ultraviolet sunlight. Ski failure could lead to loss of control, that could result in severe injury or death.
Class I - Dangerous
The red plastic skis used on these 2003 model year snowmobiles could be damaged by UV light exposure. If during off-season storage, the snowmobile was stored with the skis exposed to sunlight, damage may have occurred. If UV damage has occurred, the ski may crack or break during use. If this occurs, it could lead to a loss of control, that could result in severe injury or death.
Class I - Dangerous
The ball joints on the front suspension of these ATVs can fail, resulting in a loss of control. This can cause the ATV to overturn, posing a risk of serious injury or death to riders.
Class I - Dangerous
The pressure switch in the braking system leaks fluid. The unexpected loss of fluid can cause the brakes to fail, posing the risk of serious injury or death.
Class II - Moderate
There may be an inadequate weld on the front upper A-arm bracket. If the upper A-arm bracket separates from the frame, the rider could lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured.