CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 05-557 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 24, 2005
- Brand
- Arctic Cat
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Arctic Cat FIS and TBX Model ATVs
- Hazard
- Fire and burn, Crashes and loss of control hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burnCrashes and loss of control
- Units
- 16,200
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- December 4, 2024
What was recalled
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
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Arctic Cat FIS and TBX Model ATVs · 16,200 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide, from September 2004 through March 2005, for between $5,500 and $7,500.; Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn..
Injuries or incidents reported
There have been no reported incidents of fire or injury.
Consumer contact
Call the firm toll-free at (800) 279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or go to the firm's Website at www.arctic-cat.com
Recall history and context
Arctic Cat appears in 36 CPSC recalls on record. See all Arctic Cat recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Arctic Cat FIS and TBX Model ATVs (16,200 units). The recalled includes 2005 Arctic Cat 500 and 650 FIS, and 400 and 500 TBX model ATVs.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn, Crashes and loss of control hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on December 4, 2024. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.