RECALLS — ARCTIC CAT BEARCAT Z1 XT
Arctic CAT Bearcat Z1 XT recalls
Arctic CAT Bearcat Z1 XT model years 2010–2013 covered by at least one recall campaign. Pick a year to see the Canadian and U.S. campaigns side by side.
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U.S. NHTSA campaigns are listed on each year page, where they are queried live by model year. The Canadian list below covers every year together.
Transport Canada recalls
02- Fuel System#2012366
439 units affected
On certain snowmobiles, the fuel tank may have been damaged during vehicle assembly and could leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank.
- Suspension#2011004
6,753 units affected
On certain snowmobiles, a section of steel tubing used in the front lower suspension arms may fracture during use. This could result in a loss of steering control and a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms with updated versions.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada