Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 18756 · Aug 2, 2018 · Arctic Cat Inc.
255
units affected
255
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18756
- Date
- Aug 2, 2018
- Company
- Arctic Cat Inc.
- Units affected
- 255
- Product
- Arctic Cat snowmobiles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves all model year 2018 Pantera models including the Pantera 3000s, Pantera 6000s, and Pantera 7000s. It also involves 2019 Pantera 3000, 6000 and 7000 model snowmobiles within the VIN range of 100529 through 100848. The snowmobiles have "PANTERA," "ARCTIC CAT" and the model number printed on each side of the engine cowling. The snowmobiles were sold in a variety of colors. The VIN on 2019 snowmobiles is located on the side of the tunnel near the right footrest area.
What can happen
The handgrip can break, posing an injury hazard to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Arctic Cat to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Arctic Cat and Textron Off-Road dealers nationwide from July 2017 through May 2018 for between $10,500 and $15,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled arctic cat snowmobiles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Arctic Cat to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The handgrip can break, posing an injury hazard 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.