CPSC2006-09-19
Arctic Cat Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control Hazard
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Hazard
The steering shaft used on certain 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 Arctic Cat snowmobiles can fail at the steering shaft/steering arm attachment. This could cause a loss of steering control of the vehicle, and result in injury or death.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled snowmobiles immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. If consumers are unsure if their snowmobile is affected, they should call Arctic Cat. Consumers should have available the model name and model number of the snowmobile when they call. The model name and model number are displayed on the registration materials you received when you purchased your snowmobile, and on your operator's manual. Consumers with a recalled snowmobile should contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule the free repair.
Sold at
Arctic Cat dealerships worldwide from May 2001 through April 2006 for between $6,500 and $9,000.
Affected count
About 50,500
Injuries reported
Arctic Cat has received 42 reports relating to loss of steering control on the recalled Arctic Cat model snowmobiles. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
Consumer contact
Call Arctic Cat at (800) 279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.arctic-cat.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Arctic-Cat-Inc-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Loss-of-Steering-Control-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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