Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Arctic Cat Model Year 2024 Catalyst Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 24228 · May 9, 2024 · Textron Specialized Vehicles
2,670
units affected
2,670
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24228
- Date
- May 9, 2024
- Company
- Textron Specialized Vehicles
- Units affected
- 2,670
- Product
- Arctic Cat Model Year 2024 Catalyst 600 snowmobiles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves Arctic Cat model year 2024 Catalyst 600 snowmobiles with model names ZR, Riot, and Mountain, sold in various colors. The model names are printed on the side panels of the snowmobiles. The 10th letter of the VIN will be an "R". The VIN number is stamped on the tunnel section or the decal on the top/rear of the tunnel.
What can happen
The steering caps, which are used to hold the handlebar in place, can crack and cause the handlebars to become unstable, posing a crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Arctic Cat 2024 Catalyst 600 snowmobiles, and contact the local authorized Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair of the steering caps.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 95 reports of incidents from dealers during initial snowmobile setups of steering caps cracking while being torqued. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Arctic Cat Dealers nationwide from September 2023 through April 2024 for between $13,800 and $16,100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled arctic cat model year 2024 catalyst 600 snowmobiles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Arctic Cat 2024 Catalyst 600 snowmobiles, and contact the local authorized Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair of the steering caps.
What is the hazard?
The steering caps, which are used to hold the handlebar in place, can crack and cause the handlebars to become unstable, 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.