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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2006-05-23

Arctic Cat Inc. Announces Recall of Off-Highway Utility Vehicles

Is my product affected?

Arctic Cat Prowler XT Off-Highway Utility Vehicle

  • Brand Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Arctic Cat Inc. is recalling all 2006 Prowler XT off-highway utility vehicles due to a defect in the rear brake caliper that could leak brake fluid and reduce braking ability at the rear wheels. The affected vehicles were produced in three colors (Green, Cat Green, and Red) and can be identified by their VIN range 4UF06MPVO6T300001 through 4UF06MPV16T302369, with the VIN located on the rear upper-frame tube near the cargo box and on the vehicle's registration materials. Consumers only need to check the last six digits of their VIN or refer to their registration materials to determine if their vehicle is affected.

According to the recall notice, consumers with a recalled Prowler XT should stop using the vehicle immediately and contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. If consumers are unsure whether their Prowler XT is affected, they should contact Arctic Cat directly.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The rear brake caliper used on these units could leak brake fluid, resulting in reduced braking ability at the rear wheels. The front wheel brakes are unaffected by this condition.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately. Consumers with a recalled Prowler XT should contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. If consumers are unsure if their Prowler XT is affected, they should contact Arctic Cat.

Details from the source

The Prowler XT was produced in three colors: Green, Cat Green and Red. The vehicles have the words "Arctic Cat" printed on each side of the cargo box and the name "Prowler XT" centered on the front of the hood. The affected units are all 2006 Prowler XT vehicles with VIN range of 4UF06MPVO6T300001 through 4UF06MPV16T302369. The VIN is located on the rear upper-frame tube of the vehicle near the rear of the cargo box, and on the registration materials the consumer received at the time of purchase. Consumers need only refer to the last six digits of the VIN to determine if the vehicle is included in this recall. The following model numbers are included in this recall. The model number is contained in the registration materials received with the vehicle at the time of purchase. Model Model Number Prowler XT Green U2006P2S4BUSG Prowler XT Cat Green U2006P2S4BUSZ Prowler XT Red U2006P2S4BUSR

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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