Recall - New Clutch Cover!!

[Chewy22]

Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles, and contact Arctic Cat to schedule for 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.

www.cpsc.gov

Who is rushing out to get the added clutch cover? Part of the recall is inspecting the clutch and if it’s bad it will be replaced for free. I might take mine in just for that. Is there a time limit on recalls? I would prefer to just wait until my 858 arrives and drop off the ascender then. Versus making several trips, dealer is 2 hours away.

 

[zl5600]

Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles, and contact Arctic Cat to schedule for 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.

www.cpsc.gov

Who is rushing out to get the added clutch cover? Part of the recall is inspecting the clutch and if it’s bad it will be replaced for free. I might take mine in just for that. Is there a time limit on recalls? I would prefer to just wait until my 858 arrives and drop off the ascender then. Versus making several trips, dealer is 2 hours away.

It is a recall so it has no end date.

 

[christopher]

Will the recalls never come to an end

 

[boondocker97]

Unfortunately, doesn't help those of us that bought these clutches to retrofit on our older machines.

 

[NHRoadking]

Will the recalls never come to an end

I'm surprised there are any recalls left. I thought Polaris used them all up for the next few years.

 

[Vern]

I wonder how they determined the vin range for this recall. I just checked my vin on my ‘20 compared to the recall and it’s not in the range they list, yet I’ve got a cracked team sitting on the shelf from this sled.

 

[BeartoothBaron]

I'm surprised there are any recalls left. I thought Polaris used them all up for the next few years.

In classic infomercial form: BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[kanedog]

I filed a cpsc complaint some four years ago about imminent cat primary clutch failures. Four years to take action, meh.
I’m thinking I was the first but I guess the failures and injuries took time to occur.

 

[Sage Crusher]

Heck- I going to see how much a can squeeze out of cat- My VIN is within range and had a crack in my Team 2 years ago- replaced it with an Adapt.
If I get a clutch for the sled from cat..I see that as a bonus!!
Curious,,,, if it would be a TEAM or ADAPT !!

 

[spoon]

Probably Adapt clutch as Team is no longer available. Heard 1 person inquired to dealer and was told if replaced he would have to buy weights as the old ones wouldn't fit so sounds like Adapt. Probably another reason the price dropped so much on the Adapt.

 

[kanedog]

Heck- I going to see how much a can squeeze out of cat- My VIN is within range and had a crack in my Team 2 years ago- replaced it with an Adapt.
If I get a clutch for the sled from cat..I see that as a bonus!!
Curious,,,, if it would be a TEAM or ADAPT !!

Go for it! Put the cracked one back on and take her in to the dealer. They are legally required by cpsc to replace it if cracked. I don’t think you’ll get much of an argument from cat being it’s a recall on cpsc.gov now.

It’s a free $500+ clutch from cat when you sell the new one. In a round about way, the govt told them to give everyone $500 bucks. Hahaha this awesome!

 

[Woody67]

From what I can see in the install video you won't be able to change a belt without removing the primary clutch with the new guard installed.

 

[Chewy22]

From what I can see in the install video you won't be able to change a belt without removing the primary clutch with the new guard installed.

Well that is dumb as F…..!

Appreciate the heads up!!!

 

[Super 8]

What you are getting in the recall;

 

[sno*jet]

Roller bearing clutch! Get yours today!

 

[Chewy22]

Well that is a big nope! I’ll just continue to keep an eye on the clutch and look for cracks after every trip. Blow a belt on the mountain and what the hell are you supposed to do with that garbage. Maybe you can fold the belt enough to get around it but what a pain in the ass. I want to see a how to video from AC on how to change the belt with that added. Nice one cat!!!!

 

[Sage Crusher]

Ill just tell the dealer to install the new guard with Zip ties-cause it's coming off already once I get home.
Hope this works out cause I still have springs and weights in my adapt already- and if's a Team I have those also

 

[spoon]

Got a link to the video?

From what I can see in the install video you won't be able to change a belt without removing the primary clutch with the new guard installed.

 

[Woody67]

Got a link to the video?

It's in our dealer portal I will see if I can get it to post. I talked to Cat Tech service and they said it could be done without removing the primary clutch but would be very difficult. I do not think it can be done without removing the primary.

 

[MTN_VIPER]

It looks like installing this guard would make it harder to periodically check the clutch for cracks as well. This looks like a hard pass and I would rather just perform regular clutch inspections during pre-rides/maintenance, which is what I do anyway.