RECALLS — ARCTIC CAT M 8000
Arctic CAT M 8000 recalls
Arctic CAT M 8000 model years 2017–2023 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
05- Powertrain#2023663
10,736 units affected
Issue: On certain snowmobiles, the primary (drive) clutch could fail. If this happens, pieces of the clutch could separate from the vehicle. Safety Risk: Clutch parts that separate from the snowmobile could hit a person and create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Arctic Cat recommends that you should not use your snowmobile until the recall repairs are completed. Arctic Cat will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your snowmobile to a dealership to install additional shielding around the primary clutch and the toe guard.
- Fuel System#2023144
4,632 units affected
Issue: On certain snowmobiles, the snap ring that attaches the fuel dampener to the fuel rail could come loose and fall out. If this happens, fuel could leak from the fuel rail. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Textron will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your snowmobile to a dealership to replace the snap ring that attaches the fuel dampener to the fuel rail. To reduce the safety risk, Textron advises not to use your snowmobile until the recall repairs have been completed.
- Brakes#2020627
21 units affected
Issue: On certain snowmobiles, an incorrect seal in the brake master cylinder could cause a brake fluid leak. A fluid leak can cause reduced braking or a loss of brakes. Safety Risk: Reduced brake performance can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Arctic Cat will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your snowmobile to a dealer to inspect the date code on the brake master cylinder. If it is within the identified date range, the master cylinder will be replaced.
- Fuel System#2019102
5,448 units affected
Issue: On certain snowmobiles, unburned fuel may ignite in a hot exhaust pipe. This can happen when the engine returns to idle after running under heavy loads or high-speeds. This could melt the plastics around the exhaust pipe and cause a fire. Safety Risk: A fire creates a risk of injury and/or property damage. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the Electronic Control Module (ECM) reprogrammed. Note: Owners should not use their snowmobile until the recall repairs are completed.
- Powertrain#2017293
1,701 units affected
On certain snowmobiles, the movable sheave portion of the drive clutch assembly may develop cracks, which could lead to the sheave fracturing. If a fracture were to occur at high RPM, fractured clutch pieces could be projected and potentially cause injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the drive clutch. Note: In the interim, owners are advised to stop riding their snowmobiles until the defect has been repaired.
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