Safety regulator, Arctic Cat Corporation Announce Recall of ATVs
Recall 02510 · Nov 30, 2001 · Arctic Cat Inc.
550
units affected
550
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02510
- Date
- Nov 30, 2001
- Company
- Arctic Cat Inc.
- Units affected
- 550
- Product
- Arctic Cat 500 ATV
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The Arctic Cat 500 is a four-wheeled ATV with a manual transmission. These models carry the identification "Arctic Cat" on both sides of the bodywork, inboard of the operator's knee location. The ATVs are green with "Arctic Cat 500" written on the front of the chassis by the steering control. This recall pertains only to the ATVs that have one of the following VIN numbers: 4UF02ATV12T206459 through 4UF02ATV42T207010. The VIN number is located on the right rear corner of the frame.
What can happen
There may be an inadequate weld on the front upper A-arm bracket. If the upper A-arm bracket separates from the frame, the rider could lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured.
The fix
Consumers should contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to receive a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Arctic Cat sold these ATVs nationwide, from June 2001 through November 2001, for about $6,400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled arctic cat 500 atv?
Consumers should contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to receive a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
There may be an inadequate weld on the front upper A-arm bracket. If the upper A-arm bracket separates from the frame, the rider could lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured.
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.