Arctic Cat Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 06-580 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- September 19, 2006
- Brand
- Arctic Cat
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
- Hazard
- Loss of Steering Control Hazard
- Hazard type
- Crashes and loss of control
- Units
- About 50,500
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- August 16, 2024
What was recalled
The recalled steering shafts were installed on the following models: All 2002 440 Sno Pro Models All 2003 Firecat 500/600/700, Firecat 700 Sno Pro, and 440 Sno Pro Models All 2004 Firecat 500/600/700 (STD and Sno Pro), and Sabercat 500/600/700 Models All 2005 Firecat 500/600/700 (STD and Sno Pro), M5,M6,M7, and Sabercat 500/600/700 Models All 2006 Crossfire 600/700, Firecat 500/600/700, Firecat 700 Sno Pro, Sabercat 500/600/700, and all M-Series
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Arctic Cat Snowmobiles · About 50,500 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Arctic Cat dealerships worldwide from May 2001 through April 2006 for between $6,500 and $9,000.; Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn..
Injuries or incidents reported
Arctic Cat has received 42 reports relating to loss of steering control on the recalled Arctic Cat model snowmobiles. 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 Snowmobiles (About 50,500 units). The recalled steering shafts were installed on the following models: All 2002 440 Sno Pro Models All 2003 Firecat 500/600/700, Firecat 700 Sno Pro, and 440 Sno Pro Models All 2004 Firecat 500/600/700 (STD and Sno Pro), and Sabercat 500/600/700 Models All 2005 Firecat 500/600/700 (STD and Sno Pro), M5,M6,M7, and Sabercat 500/600/700 Models All 2006 Crossfire 600/700, Firecat 500/600/700, Firecat 700 Sno Pro, Sabercat 500/600/700, and all M-Series
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Loss of Steering Control Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using the recalled snowmobiles immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. If consumers are unsure if their snowmobile is affected, they should call Arctic Cat. Consumers should have available the model name and model number of the snowmobile when they call. The model name and model number are displayed on the registration materials you received when you…
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on August 16, 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.