Arctic Cat Recalls Side-by-Side Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-08-23). Hazards: crash, injury. About 4,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16768 |
| Published | 2016-08-23 |
| Last updated | 2016-08-23 |
| Product category | Utility Vehicles |
| Products | Side-by-side utility vehicles |
| Firm named in the title | Arctic Cat |
| Firms | Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 4,500 |
| Hazard classes | crash, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from April 2015 through July 2016 for between $14,500 and $16,000. |
Description
This recall involves all model year 2016 Arctic Cat 700 HDX models and model year 2017 Arctic Cat 700 HDX CREW models within the vehicle identification number range of 300001 through 301280. The recalled utility vehicles have four wheels with side-by-side seating for three or six people. They were sold in a variety of colors including green, black, fire red, true timber camo and other colors. "Arctic Cat" is printed on the sides, front and rear of the utility vehicles. "HDX" is printed on the sides of the front fenders. The vehicle identification number on the 700 HDX CREW models is stamped into the upper frame tube under the rear of the cargo box.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Arctic Cat has received 14 reports of the throttle cable malfunctioning, including one report of a wrist injury.
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