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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2006-09-19

Arctic Cat Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control Hazard

Is my product affected?

Arctic Cat Snowmobiles

  • 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 is recalling certain snowmobiles from model years 2002 through 2006 because the steering shaft can fail where it connects to the steering arm. This failure could cause drivers to lose steering control, potentially resulting in injury or death. The affected models include the 2002 440 Sno Pro, 2003-2005 Firecat and Sabercat models in various engine sizes, 2005 M-Series models, and 2006 Crossfire, Firecat, Sabercat, and all M-Series models.

Consumers who own a recalled snowmobile should stop using it immediately. Registered owners were notified by mail, but consumers unsure whether their snowmobile is affected should call Arctic Cat with their model name and model number (found on registration materials and in the operator's manual). Those with recalled snowmobiles should contact their local Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair.

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

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.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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

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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