All-Terrain Vehicles
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Arctic Cat is recalling model year 2008 and 2009 ATVs in both single-rider and 2UP configurations due to a potential failure of components in the front gear case that could cause loss of control and result in a crash. All 2008 Arctic Cat ATVs with 400cc or larger engines are included in the recall, as well as certain 2009 models with 400cc or larger engines and specific production numbers (200001 through 203861, 808001 through 808137, and X25082 through X30243). The recalled vehicles can be identified by the Arctic Cat name on the fuel tank and front grille, and owners can verify their vehicle's engine size and production number by checking the instrument cluster and the vehicle identification number on the frame tube near the driver's side rear wheel.
According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Components in the front gear case can fail, posing a risk of loss of control and crash hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair.
This recall involves model year 2008 and 2009 Arctic Cat single-rider and 2 UP style ATVs. Single-rider ATVs have one seat and one set of footrests for the operator. 2 UP ATVs have an elongated seat designed to hold one passenger behind the operator, a set of hand-holds mounted to the rear frame for the passenger and two sets of footrests. The recalled ATVs came in a variety of colors and have the name Arctic Cat on each side of the fuel tank and on the front above the grill opening. All model year 2008 Arctic Cat ATVs with 400 cubic centimeter (cc) and larger engines are being recalled. Model year 2009 Arctic Cat ATVs with 400 cubic centimeter (cc) and larger engines and with production numbers within the following ranges are being recalled: 200001 through 203861, 808001 through 808137, and X25082 through X30243. The engine size is printed on the back of the instrument cluster between the handle bars. The vehicle identification number (VIN) in the format 4UF09******XXXXXX is on the frame tube near the driver's side rear wheel and contains the model year and production number of the vehicle. The model year is the fourth and fifth characters of the VIN in the YY format. The production number is the last six characters of the VIN.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.