Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 24317 · Jul 25, 2024 · Textron Specialized Vehicles
600
units affected
600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24317
- Date
- Jul 25, 2024
- Company
- Textron Specialized Vehicles
- Units affected
- 600
- Product
- 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobiles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobiles, sold in various colors. The model name is depicted as an "M" in the shape of a mountain and is printed on the side panels of the snowmobiles. The 10th digit of the VIN is "R". The VIN number is stamped on the tunnel section or the decal on the top/rear of the tunnel.
What can happen
The pin on the u-joint of the steering knuckle was not swagged correctly, which can allow the pin to come out of the u-joint and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobile, and contact their local authorized Arctic Cat dealer for a free inspection of the steering column u-joint and free repair, if needed. The steering post joint on the Snowmobile will be inspected. If the pin is properly swagged, there is no repair needed. If the steering post joint pin was not properly swagged, the entire steering post assembly will be replaced.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received six reports of cross pins that have become loose or have fallen out. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from September 2023 through June 2024 for between $14,500 and $16,100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2024 arctic cat mountain 600 snowmobiles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobile, and contact their local authorized Arctic Cat dealer for a free inspection of the steering column u-joint and free repair, if needed. The steering post joint on the Snowmobile will be inspected. If the pin is properly swagged, there.
What is the hazard?
The pin on the u-joint of the steering knuckle was not swagged correctly, which can allow the pin to come out of the u-joint and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a crash hazard.
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.