Arctic Cat Recalls Model Year 2008 50cc and 90cc Youth Model ATVs
Recall 08588 · Jun 24, 2008 · Arctic Cat
6,000
units affected
6,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08588
- Date
- Jun 24, 2008
- Company
- Arctic Cat
- Units affected
- 6,000
- Product
- Model Year 2008 Arctic Cat 50cc and 90cc All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall includes 2008 model 50cc and 90cc Youth Model ATVs of the following models: MODEL MODEL NUMBER 2008 DVX 50 Black/Red A2008KSA2BUSD 2008 DVX 50 Black/Lime A2008KSA2BUSE 2008 DVX 50 Pink A2008KSA2BUST 2008 DVX 90-California-Black/Red A2008KSB2BCAD 2008 DVX 90-California-Black/Lime A2008KSB2BCAE 2008 DVX 90-California-Pink A2008KSB2BCAT 2008 DVX 90 Black/Red A2008KSB2BUSD 2008 DVX 90 Black/Lime A2008KSB2BUSE 2008 DVX 90 Pink A2008KSB2BUST 2008 50 2X4 Auto Green A2008KUA2BUSG 2008 50 2X4 Auto Red A2008KUA2BUSR 2008 50 2X4 Auto Pink A2008KUA2BUST 2008 90 2X4 Auto-California-Green A2008KUB2BCAG 2008 90 2X4 Auto-California-Red A2008KUB2BCAR 2008 90 2X4 Auto-California-Pink A2008KUB2BCAT 2008 90 2X4 Auto Green A2008KUB2BUSG 2008 90 2X4 Auto Red A2008KUB2BUSR 2008 90 2X4 Auto Pink A2008KUB2BUST
What can happen
The speed controller on the recalled ATVs could fail to return to the idle position when the throttle lever is released, or the speed controller could fail to be at idle on start up. This could result in loss of vehicle control, which could result in serious injury or death to the rider.
The fix
Consumers with the recalled ATVs should stop using them immediately and contact their local dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from July 2007 through June 2008 for between $1,800 and $2,400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled model year 2008 arctic cat 50cc and 90cc all-terrain vehicles (atvs)?
Consumers with the recalled ATVs should stop using them immediately and contact their local dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail.
What is the hazard?
The speed controller on the recalled ATVs could fail to return to the idle position when the throttle lever is released, or the speed controller could fail to be at idle on start up. This could result in loss of vehicle control, which could result in serious injury or death to the rider.
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.