CPSC2014-10-23
Arctic Cat Recalls Single-Rider and 2UP ATVs Due To Crash Hazard
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Hazard
Components in the front gear case can fail, posing a risk of loss of control and crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair.
Sold at
Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from May 2007 to October 2014 for between $5,500 and $12,000.
Affected count
About 40,000
Injuries reported
Arctic Cat has received 44 reports of components in the front gear case failing, including 10 reports of the vehicle stopping abruptly or the operator losing of control of the ATV. Arctic Cat has received four reports of injury, including one incident involving a consumer sustaining broken ribs and injuries to a knee and a back.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
All-Terrain Vehicles
Consumer contact
Arctic Cat at (800) 279-6851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.arcticcat.com and click on Customer Care, then Product Recall and then List of Safety Bulletins for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Arctic-Cat-Recalls-Single-Rider-and-2UP-ATVsDon't want to check this manually?
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