CPSC, Arctic Cat Corporation Announce Recall of ATVs
CPSC, Arctic Cat Corporation Announce Recall of ATVs
Why was CPSC, Arctic Cat Corporation Announce Recall of ATVs recalled?
There may be an inadequate weld on the front upper A-arm bracket. If the upper A-arm bracket separates from the frame, the rider could lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to receive a free replacement. Contact: For more information, contact Arctic Cat Inc., toll free at (800) 279-9419 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log onto www.arcticcat.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Arctic Cat 500 ATV
- Company
- Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 550
- Sold at
- Arctic Cat sold these ATVs nationwide, from June 2001 through November 2001, for about $6,400.
- Recall date
- November 30, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The Arctic Cat 500 is a four-wheeled ATV with a manual transmission. These models carry the identification "Arctic Cat" on both sides of the bodywork, inboard of the operator's knee location. The ATVs are green with "Arctic Cat 500" written on the front of the chassis by the steering control. This recall pertains only to the ATVs that have one of the following VIN numbers: 4UF02ATV12T206459 through 4UF02ATV42T207010. The VIN number is located on the right rear corner of the frame.