Arctic Cat Recalls ATVs due to Crash Hazard
Recall 12704 · Nov 10, 2011 · Arctic Cat
1,384
units affected
1,384
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12704
- Date
- Nov 10, 2011
- Company
- Arctic Cat
- Units affected
- 1,384
- Product
- Arctic Cat All-Terrain Vehicles
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall includes all 2011 Arctic Cat XC 450 ATVs and some 2012 Arctic Cat XC 450 ATVs. Recalled 2012 model year ATVs can be identified by the last six numerals of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the following ranges: 6V0101 through 6V0178 and 700101 through 700230. The VIN is located on the lower front frame tube below the front bumper. The recalled ATVs are black and orange or black and lime green and display the words "Arctic Cat" on each side of the cowl ahead of the handlebars. The model number "450 XC" is on the front center of the cowl.
What can happen
The ATV's steering tie-rod can bend, causing loss of control which poses a crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these ATVs and contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Arctic Cat has received three reports of bent tie-rods. No reports of injuries have been received.
- Sold at
- Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide since February 2011 for between $6,500 and $6,900.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled arctic cat all-terrain vehicles?
Consumers should immediately stop using these ATVs and contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail.
What is the hazard?
The ATV's steering tie-rod can bend, causing loss of control which poses a crash hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.