CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Off-Highway Utility Vehicles
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 05-603 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- September 22, 2005
- Brand
- Arctic Cat
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Arctic Cat Prowler XT Off-Highway Utility Vehicle
- Hazard
- Crashes and loss of control hazard
- Hazard type
- Crashes and loss of control
- Units
- About 700
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 2, 2025
What was recalled
The Prowler XT was produced in three colors: Green, Cat Green, and Red. The vehicles have the words Arctic Cat on each side of the cargo box, 650 H1 on each side of the front hood, and the name Prowler XT centered on the front of the hood. The recalled units fall within the vehicle identification range (VIN) of 4UF06MPV06T300001 through 4UF06MPV86T300781. Consumers only need to look at the final six digits of the VIN to determine if their vehicle is included in this recall. Model Number of Affected Models Model Model Number Prowler XT Green U2006P2S4BUSG Prowler XT Cat Green U2006P2S4BUSZ Prowler XT Red U2006P2S4BUSR
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Arctic Cat Prowler XT Off-Highway Utility Vehicle · About 700 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: These vehicles were sold worldwide through Arctic Cat dealerships, from July 2005 through September 2005, for between $9,000 and $9,500.; Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn..
Injuries or incidents reported
Arctic Cat has received notice of one incident of a brake pad dislodging from the rear caliper, and one incident of foot brake lever flexing. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Call Arctic Cat at (800) 279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site 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 Prowler XT Off-Highway Utility Vehicle (About 700 units). The Prowler XT was produced in three colors: Green, Cat Green, and Red.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Crashes and loss of control hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately. If consumers are unsure if their Prowler XT is affected, they should contact Arctic Cat Consumers with the vehicle identification number (VIN) of the Prowler XT available. The vehicle identification number is located on the rear upper frame tube of the vehicle near the rear of the cargo box, and on the registration materials the consumer received at time of…
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 2, 2025. 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.