Arctic Cat Recalls Side-by-Side Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 16768 · Aug 23, 2016 · Arctic Cat
4,500
units affected
4,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16768
- Date
- Aug 23, 2016
- Company
- Arctic Cat
- Units affected
- 4,500
- Product
- Side-by-side utility vehicles
- Product type
- Utility Vehicles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves all model year 2016 Arctic Cat 700 HDX models and model year 2017 Arctic Cat 700 HDX CREW models within the vehicle identification number range of 300001 through 301280. The recalled utility vehicles have four wheels with side-by-side seating for three or six people. They were sold in a variety of colors including green, black, fire red, true timber camo and other colors. "Arctic Cat" is printed on the sides, front and rear of the utility vehicles. "HDX" is printed on the sides of the front fenders. The vehicle identification number on the 700 HDX CREW models is stamped into the upper frame tube under the rear of the cargo box.
What can happen
The throttle cable can stick and prevent the throttle mechanism from returning to an idle position upon release of the throttle and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard and risk of injury.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled side-by-sides and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair. Artic Cat is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Arctic Cat has received 14 reports of the throttle cable malfunctioning, including one report of a wrist injury.
- Sold at
- Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from April 2015 through July 2016 for between $14,500 and $16,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled side-by-side utility vehicles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled side-by-sides and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair. Artic Cat is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The throttle cable can stick and prevent the throttle mechanism from returning to an idle position upon release of the throttle and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard and risk of injury.
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.