Arctic Cat Recalls Side-by-Side Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 16-768 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 23, 2016
- Brand
- Arctic Cat
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Side-by-side utility vehicles
- Hazard
- Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
- Hazard type
- Crashes and loss of control
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 4,500
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- August 23, 2016
What was recalled
This recall involves all model year 2016 Arctic Cat 700 HDX models and model year 2017 Arctic Cat 700 HDX CREW models within the vehicle identification number range of 300001 through 301280. The recalled utility vehicles have four wheels with side-by-side seating for three or six people. They were sold in a variety of colors including green, black, fire red, true timber camo and other colors. "Arctic Cat" is printed on the sides, front and rear of the utility vehicles. "HDX" is printed on the sides of the front fenders. The vehicle identification number on the 700 HDX CREW models is stamped into the upper frame tube under the rear of the cargo box.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Side-by-side utility vehicles · About 4,500 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from April 2015 through July 2016 for between $14,500 and $16,000.; Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn..
Injuries or incidents reported
Arctic Cat has received 14 reports of the throttle cable malfunctioning, including one report of a wrist injury.
Consumer contact
Arctic Cat at 800-279-6851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.arcticcat.com and click on "Customer Care," then "Product Recall," and then "List of Safety Bulletins" for more information.
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?
Side-by-side utility vehicles (About 4,500 units). This recall involves all model year 2016 Arctic Cat 700 HDX models and model year 2017 Arctic Cat 700 HDX CREW models within the vehicle identification number range of 300001 through 301280.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Crash Hazard (Recall Alert).
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled side-by-sides and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair. Artic Cat is contacting all known purchasers directly.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on August 23, 2016. 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.