Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 22763 · Jul 28, 2022 · Textron Specialized Vehicles
1,750
units affected
1,750
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22763
- Date
- Jul 28, 2022
- Company
- Textron Specialized Vehicles
- Units affected
- 1,750
- Product
- Arctic Cat Alterra 600 and Tracker 600 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves model year 2022 Arctic Cat Alterra 600 and model year 2022 Tracker 600 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). The Arctic Cat Alterra 600 ATVs were sold in various colors, including green, gray and fossil (tan). The Tracker 600 vehicles were sold in various colors, including red, white, STRATA Camo and gray. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the front right-hand frame tube beside the right-hand shock. The VIN number ranges for recalled Arctic Cat Alterra 600 and Tracker 600 include the following: MY Model VIN Start VIN End 2022 Arctic Cat Alterra 600 NT200101 NT201133 2022 Tracker 600 NT200101 NT201363
What can happen
A fuse in the ATV's electrical system can fail during operation, which can result in sudden loss of engine power and headlights, posing a crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles to arrange for a free repair. Textron will send consumers instructions along with a replacement 20 Amp fuse, and a new label for the fuse box. Consumers can also bring the vehicle to an authorized repair shop or dealer to have the repair performed free of charge. Textron is contacting all known purchasers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received five reports of fuses blowing while a vehicle was in use. No accidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- The Arctic Cat Alterra was sold at Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from July 2021 through May 2022. The Tracker 600 was sold at Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's and Tracker dealers nationwide from July 2021 through May 2022. The recalled ATVs sold for between $7,400 to $10,400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled arctic cat alterra 600 and tracker 600 all-terrain vehicles (atvs)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles to arrange for a free repair. Textron will send consumers instructions along with a replacement 20 Amp fuse, and a new label for the fuse box. Consumers can also bring the vehicle to an authorized repair shop or dealer.
What is the hazard?
A fuse in the ATV's electrical system can fail during operation, which can result in sudden loss of engine power and headlights, 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.