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Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall 18-756 · August 2, 2018 · Textron Specialized Vehicles

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Arctic Cat to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
18-756 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 2, 2018
Brand
Textron Specialized Vehicles
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Arctic Cat snowmobiles
Hazard
Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 255
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
August 2, 2018

What was recalled

This recall involves all model year 2018 Pantera models including the Pantera 3000s, Pantera 6000s, and Pantera 7000s. It also involves 2019 Pantera 3000, 6000 and 7000 model snowmobiles within the VIN range of 100529 through 100848. The snowmobiles have "PANTERA," "ARCTIC CAT" and the model number printed on each side of the engine cowling. The snowmobiles were sold in a variety of colors. The VIN on 2019 snowmobiles is located on the side of the tunnel near the right footrest area.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Arctic Cat snowmobiles · About 255 units

Photos from the recall notice

2019 PANTERA 6000
2019 PANTERA 6000
2018 PANTERA 7000
2018 PANTERA 7000

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Arctic Cat and Textron Off-Road dealers nationwide from July 2017 through May 2018 for between $10,500 and $15,500.; Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Ga..

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 Product Recall for more information.

Recall history and context

Textron Specialized Vehicles appears in 19 CPSC recalls on record. See all Textron Specialized Vehicles 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 255 units). This recall involves all model year 2018 Pantera models including the Pantera 3000s, Pantera 6000s, and Pantera 7000s.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Injury Hazard (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Arctic Cat to schedule a free repair. Arctic 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 2, 2018. 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.