Arctic Cat Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-09-19). Models: 440, 500/600/700, 700, 600/700. About 50,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06580 |
| Published | 2006-09-19 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-16 |
| Product category | Snowmobiles |
| Products | Arctic Cat Snowmobiles |
| Firm named in the title | Arctic Cat Inc. |
| Firms | Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 50,500 |
| Model numbers | 440, 500/600/700, 700, 600/700 |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Arctic Cat dealerships worldwide from May 2001 through April 2006 for between $6,500 and $9,000. |
Description
The recalled steering shafts were installed on the following models: All 2002 440 Sno Pro Models All 2003 Firecat 500/600/700, Firecat 700 Sno Pro, and 440 Sno Pro Models All 2004 Firecat 500/600/700 (STD and Sno Pro), and Sabercat 500/600/700 Models All 2005 Firecat 500/600/700 (STD and Sno Pro), M5,M6,M7, and Sabercat 500/600/700 Models All 2006 Crossfire 600/700, Firecat 500/600/700, Firecat 700 Sno Pro, Sabercat 500/600/700, and all M-Series
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.
Incidents and injuries
Arctic Cat has received 42 reports relating to loss of steering control on the recalled Arctic Cat model snowmobiles. No injuries have been reported.
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