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39 official CPSC notices naming Arctic Cat, 1999–2024, across sports & outdoors.

Arctic Cat recalls at a glance

recall notices
39
units recalled, at least
386,726
incident reports
1,992
injuries
4

Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once; 37 of 39 notices add a unit count. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.

Product types
Off-road recreational vehicles (39)
Hazards identified
Fire, Crash, Laceration, Burn
Categories
Sports & Outdoors
Latest notice
May 2, 2024
Earliest notice
February 4, 1999

Arctic Cat recall model numbers

Every model number named in a Arctic Cat recall, grouped by notice. Type the number from your product label.

84 model numbers

Arctic Cat 8000 and 9000 Series Snowmobiles · 24-223 · 2024

Arctic Cat snowmobiles · 19-740 · 2019

Arctic Cat snowmobiles · 18-756 · 2018

Arctic Cat Snowmobiles · 17-724 · 2017

Arctic Cat Snowmobiles · 16-726 · 2016

Arctic Cat All-Terrain Vehicles · 15-009 · 2014

Arctic Cat snowmobiles · 14-708 · 2014

Arctic Cat Snowmobiles · 12-716 · 2012

Arctic Cat Snowmobiles · 12-708 · 2011

Arctic Cat All-Terrain Vehicles · 12-704 · 2011

Model Year 2008 Arctic Cat 50cc and 90cc All-Terrain… · 08-588 · 2008

Arctic Cat 90cc DVX and Utility · 07-523 · 2007

Arctic Cat Prowler XT Off-Highway Utility Vehicle · 06-553 · 2006

Arctic Cat Prowler XT Off-Highway Utility Vehicle · 05-603 · 2005

Arctic Cat FIS and TBX · 05-557 · 2005

Arctic Cat ATVs · 02-232 · 2002

Arctic Cat ATVs · 02-078 · 2002

Arctic Cat off-road vehicle recalls

39 notices where the recalled products are off-road recreational vehicles.

All off-road vehicle recalls
New18-037Sports & Outdoors

Arctic Cat ROVs

The winch solenoid located under the operator seat can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

  • Fire
  • About 300 units
  • 49 reports
  • Repair
New17-748Sports & Outdoors

Arctic Cat Snowmobiles

The snowmobile drive clutch can fracture and fragments can escape the snowmobile shielding, posing an impact hazard.

  • Impact
  • About 2,700 units
  • 1 report
  • Repair
New16-768Sports & Outdoors

Arctic Cat Side-by-side utility vehicles

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.

  • Crash
  • About 4,500 units
  • 14 reports
  • Repair
New11-715Sports & Outdoors

Arctic Cat Snowmobiles

The front lower suspension arm can crack during use which could lead to loss of control, posing a risk of severe injury or death.

  • About 16,500 units
  • 13 reports
  • Repair
New10-705Sports & Outdoors

Arctic Cat Snowmobiles

Oil can leak into the engine compartment, posing a fire hazard to consumers. In addition, the fuel tank can come into contact with the engine posing a possibility of wearing through and fuel leakage.

  • Fire
  • About 3,000 units
  • 33 reports
  • Repair
New07-523Sports & Outdoors

Arctic Cat 90cc DVX and Utility

On the recalled ATVs, the handlebar base mounting bolts, tie-rod ends and tie-rod adjustment locking nuts may not have been tightened to the proper torque during the production process. Operating an affected ATV could cause components to loosen, resulting in loss of steering control. This condition could result in loss of vehicle control, which could result in injury or death.

  • About 1,500 units
  • Incidents reported
Models
New06-580Sports & Outdoors

Arctic Cat Snowmobiles

The steering shaft used on certain 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 Arctic Cat snowmobiles can fail at the steering shaft/steering arm attachment. This could cause a loss of steering control of the vehicle, and result in injury or death.

  • About 50,500 units
  • 42 reports
New06-547Sports & Outdoors

Arctic Cat Snowmobiles

The recalled snowmobiles fuel tank could crack and leak, allowing fuel or fuel vapors to escape, posing a fire and burn hazard.

  • Fire
  • Burn
  • About 41,000 units
  • Incidents reported
New04-581Sports & Outdoors

Arctic Cat Snowmobiles

The red plastic skis used on certain 2004 Firecat and Sabercat snowmobiles could crack or break as a result of off-season exposure to ultraviolet sunlight. Ski failure could lead to loss of control, that could result in severe injury or death.

  • 5,193 units
  • No incidents reported
New04-524Sports & Outdoors

Arctic Cat Snowmobiles

The red plastic skis used on these 2003 model year snowmobiles could be damaged by UV light exposure. If during off-season storage, the snowmobile was stored with the skis exposed to sunlight, damage may have occurred. If UV damage has occurred, the ski may crack or break during use. If this occurs, it could lead to a loss of control, that could result in severe injury or death.

  • 3,700 units
  • No incidents reported
New02-232Sports & Outdoors

Arctic Cat ATVs

The ball joints on the front suspension of these ATVs can fail, resulting in a loss of control. This can cause the ATV to overturn, posing a risk of serious injury or death to riders.

  • About 45,000 units
  • 73 reports
Models
New02-078Sports & Outdoors

Arctic Cat ATVs

The pressure switch in the braking system leaks fluid. The unexpected loss of fluid can cause the brakes to fail, posing the risk of serious injury or death.

  • About 45,000 units
  • 4 reports
Models
New02-510Sports & Outdoors

Arctic Cat 500 ATV

There may be an inadequate weld on the front upper A-arm bracket. If the upper A-arm bracket separates from the frame, the rider could lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured.

  • About 550 units
  • No incidents reported

Arctic Cat recall phone numbers, websites and email addresses

The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.

Arctic Cat recall questions

How many Arctic Cat recalls are there?

As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 39 recall notices naming Arctic Cat consumer products between 1999 and 2024, covering at least 386,726 units.

Has Arctic Cat had a recall in 2026?

No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming Arctic Cat consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced May 2, 2024 (CPSC 24-223).

What products has Arctic Cat recalled?

Off-road recreational vehicles (39).

What is the largest Arctic Cat recall?

“Arctic Cat Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control Hazard” (CPSC 06-580), announced September 19, 2006: about 50,500 units.

How do I check if my Arctic Cat product is recalled?

Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe.

How do I contact Arctic Cat about a recall?

Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every Arctic Cat notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, Arctic Cat 8000 and 9000 Series Snowmobiles (CPSC 24-223), call 800-279-2281, go to arcticcat.txtsv.com/owners/recalls and email arcticcatwarranty@textron.com.