Safety regulator, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
Recall 02232 · Aug 20, 2002 · Arctic Cat Inc.
45,000
units affected
45,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02232
- 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
- Crash risk
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. The model name is located on the front of the ATVs, just below the speedometer. The 13-digit model number is included in the registration materials received at the time of purchase.
What can happen
The ball joints on the front suspension of these ATVs can fail, resulting in a loss of control. This can cause the ATV to overturn, posing a risk of serious injury or death to riders.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. To determine if an ATV is part of this recall, consumers should call 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 73 reports of broken front suspensions, 10 of which resulted in injuries to riders, including a shoulder rotator cuff injury, and bumps and bruises.
- Sold at
- Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide sold these ATVs, from June 2001 through June 12, 2002, for between $4,000 and $6,500.
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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?
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. To determine if an ATV is part of this recall, consumers should call Arctic Cat. Consumers should have their ATV's model name and number available when they call. Consumers with a recalled ATV should.
What is the hazard?
The ball joints on the front suspension of these ATVs can fail, resulting in a loss of control. This can cause the ATV to overturn, posing a risk of serious injury or death to riders.
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.