CPSC2016-08-23
Arctic Cat Recalls Side-by-Side Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Hazard
The throttle cable can stick and prevent the throttle mechanism from returning to an idle position upon release of the throttle and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard and risk of injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled side-by-sides and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair. Artic Cat is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from April 2015 through July 2016 for between $14,500 and $16,000.
Affected count
About 4,500
Injuries reported
Arctic Cat has received 14 reports of the throttle cable malfunctioning, including one report of a wrist injury.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Side-by-side utility 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/2016/Arctic-Cat-Recalls-Side-by-Side-Utility-VehiclesDon't want to check this manually?
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