Safety regulator, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
Recall 02078 · Aug 20, 2002 · Arctic Cat Inc.
45,000
units affected
45,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02078
- Date
- Aug 20, 2002
- Company
- Arctic Cat Inc.
- Units affected
- 45,000
- Product
- Arctic Cat ATVs with the following model names: 250, 300, 300 Massey Ferguson, 375, 400, 400i, 500, TBX 500 and 500i
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recalled 2002 model ATVs are either red or green. They have the brand name "Arctic Cat" written on both sides of the vehicle. The recall includes the following ATV model names: 250, 300, 300 Massey Ferguson, 375, 400, 400i, 500, TBX 500 and 500i. Consumers should have their ATV's model name and 13-digit model number available when they call or visit the firm's website to determine if an ATV is included in the recall. The model name is located on the front of the ATVs, just below the speedometer. The model number is included in the registration materials received at the time of purchase.
What can happen
The pressure switch in the braking system leaks fluid. The unexpected loss of fluid can cause the brakes to fail, posing the risk of serious injury or death.
The fix
To determine if an ATV is part of this recall, consumers should contact Arctic Cat. Consumers should have their ATV's model name and number available when they call. Consumers with a recalled ATV should contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule the free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Arctic Cat has received four reports of problems with the pressure switches, including one consumer who suffered a dislocated shoulder and another, who suffered bumps and bruises.
- Sold at
- Arctic Cat ATV dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from July 2001 through December 2001, for between $4,200 and $6,400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled arctic cat atvs with the following model names: 250, 300, 300 massey ferguson, 375, 400, 400i, 500, tbx 500 and 500i?
To determine if an ATV is part of this recall, consumers should contact Arctic Cat. Consumers should have their ATV's model name and number available when they call. Consumers with a recalled ATV should contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule the free repair.
What is the hazard?
The pressure switch in the braking system leaks fluid. The unexpected loss of fluid can cause the brakes to fail, posing the risk of serious injury or death.
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.