Arctic Cat Bearcat Snowmobiles – fire risk (2012)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
Brand
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. is recalling Arctic Cat Snowmobiles. The hazard is: The fuel tank can leak, posing a fire hazard.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recall involves model year 2013 wide-track versions of the Arctic Cat Bearcat series. The Bearcat 570 XT and 570 WT have seats for an operator and a passenger. The model name and the letters "XT" or "WT" are on each side of the hood and the number "570" is near the rear of the tunnel on each side. Both vehicles have blue hoods. The Bearcat Z1 XT has seats for an operator and a passenger. The model name and the letters "XT" are on each side of the hood and "Z1" is near the rear of the tunnel on each side. It has a blue hood. The Bearcat Z1 XT GS is a single-rider vehicle. The model name and the letters "GS" are on each side of the hood and "Z1" is near the rear of the tunnel on each side. It has an orange hood, a winch on the front and a light bar located behind the operator's seat. The Bearcat Z1 XT LTD has seats for an operator and a passenger. The model name, the letters "XT" and the word "Limited" are on each side of the hood and "Z1" is near the rear of the tunnel on each side. It has a black hood and tunnel. Recalled vehicles have the last six digits of the vehicle identification number (VIN) in the following ranges: 808110 through 808130 and 108866 through 120615. The VIN appears on a sticker attached to the tunnel on the rider's right side and is also engraved in the same area.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The fuel tank can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should stop using the snowmobiles immediately and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting its customers directly.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026