Reported Aug 23, 2016
Arctic Cat Recalls Side-by-Side Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Arctic Cat Inc. of Thief River Falls, Minn.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
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.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Side-by-side utility vehicles
- Amount recalled
- About 4,500
Where it was sold
Sold at Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from April 2015 through July 2016 for between $14,500 and $16,000..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The throttle cable can stick and prevent the throttle mechanism from returning to an idle position upon release of the throttle and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard and risk of injury.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Arctic Cat has received 14 reports of the throttle cable malfunctioning, including one report of a wrist injury.
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