ther is a recall for alot of 2010 arctic cat snowmobiles.the lower a-arms are breaking.not good at high speed
called my dealer tonight, he didn't think that my 2010 F8 Sno Pro was recalled. Have to call him back tomorrow with VIN number to know for sure.
Here is the letter sent to owners of the sleds effected by the recall.
Jeff @ Funoutfitters.com
Safety Alert Notice
January 19, 2011
Dear Arctic Cat Snowmobile Owner,
RE: Lower A-Arm Bracket
Our records indicate that you are a registered owner of at least one of the affected snowmobiles.
What is the reason for this recall?
On the affected models, the lower front A-arms may fracture during use. If this condition were to occur, it
could affect steering control which in turn could cause loss of control of the snowmobile which presents
the possibility of serious injury or death.
What should I do?
Stop operating your snowmobile immediately! Please contact an authorized Arctic Cat snowmobile
dealership as soon as possible and make arrangements to have this very important service work
completed. This service will be done at no charge to you. If you have sold the affected snowmobile,
please contact the new owner concerning this very important matter.
We apologize for this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your safety and
continued satisfaction of our products.
If you have any questions concerning this notice, call Arctic Cat at 1-800-279-6851.
Sincerely,
Product Service and Warranty Department
The kit as others have said is just a two piece bracket that goes on the front of the lower control arm. The reason they are breaking is there was a bad batch (brittle steel) of them made and Cat has no way of knowing which ones got that from there supplier so they are going to put the bracket (wont even notice it once it is installed I have been told) on all of the sleds. Paint flacking off is probably not an indicator.What does this kit consist of? anyone seen one? Why are these breaking and not 2009? I have a M8 and the paint is comeing off at the cross brace, possible flexing??
That crease you see came from shipping. When the shocks are installed it cannot hit the frame/ bulkhead. That is not what Cat is worried about. They should install a bumper in there for when the sled is crated but never have.does anyone have a pic or more information about the recall of the lower a-arms. After inspecting my a-arms I can see where the rear bar is hitting the chassis and it has removed so paint from the arm and also put a very small crease in the arm. No bracket is going to fix that unless you redesign a new a-arm. any help would be great.