Safety regulator, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Recall 05557 · Mar 24, 2005 · Arctic Cat Inc.
16,200
units affected
16,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05557
- Date
- Mar 24, 2005
- Company
- Arctic Cat Inc.
- Units affected
- 16,200
- Product
- Arctic Cat FIS and TBX Model ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled includes 2005 Arctic Cat 500 and 650 FIS, and 400 and 500 TBX model ATVs. The FIS models affected by this recall have the vehicle identification number (VIN) ranges of 4UF05ATV15T226237 through 4UF05ATV15T242874, and 4UF05ATV55T246510 through 4UF05ATV55T248189. The TBX models have VIN ranges of 4UF05ATV15T221345 through 4UF05ATV15T223967, and 4UF05ATVX5T251024 through 4UF05ATV55T251397. The VIN is located on the left rear frame tube of the vehicle near the upper shock mount. AFFECTED MODELS: 2005 500 4x4 Auto LE 2005 500 4X4 Auto 2005 500 4X4 Manual 2005 650 V2 4X4 Auto 2005 650 V2 4X4 Auto LE 2005 400 4x4 Auto TBX 2005 500 4X4 Auto TBX
What can happen
The fuel tank used on some all-terrain vehicles could develop a fuel leak. If this occurs, a fire hazard, with the possibility of injury and property damage, could occur.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Consumers with a recalled ATV should contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule the free repair. If consumers are unsure if their ATV is affected, they should contact Arctic Cat. Consumers should have the vehicle identification number (VIN) of the ATV available when they call.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been no reported incidents of fire or injury.
- Sold at
- Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide, from September 2004 through March 2005, for between $5,500 and $7,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled arctic cat fis and tbx model atvs?
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Consumers with a recalled ATV should contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule the free repair. If consumers are unsure if their ATV is affected, they should contact Arctic Cat. Consumers.
What is the hazard?
The fuel tank used on some all-terrain vehicles could develop a fuel leak. If this occurs, a fire hazard, with the possibility of injury and property damage, could occur.
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.