Arctic Cat · Canada · Crit
Arctic Cat F5 LXR, F8 +16 more: Fuel System
Affects Arctic Cat F5 LXR, F8, F8 LXR, Z1 Turbo, Jaguar 1100, F6, F570, F10, Bearcat 570, Bearcat Z1 XT, T570, T500, F370, F1000, TZ1, TZ1 LXR, Z1, F5 · 2007–2009 — about 11K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain snowmobiles, the use of certain fuel blends and/or after-market fuel additives could affect the fuel tank plastic and allow the fuel pump mounting flange to develop a crack, potentially causing a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect, and if a fuel tank is found to be cracked, it will be replaced with a fuel tank with the reinforced fuel pump mounting area. If on inspection no crack is found, the fuel pump mounting area reinforcement will be installed. Note: Owners are advised to not to operate their snowmobiles until the defect has been repaired.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.