CPSC recall 05-603, announced September 22, 2005, covers Arctic Cat Prowler XT Off-Highway Utility Vehicle (about 700 units). The brakes on these vehicles can fail. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately. Recall contact: call (800) 279-6851, or go to www.arctic-cat.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
Model Number of Affected Models Model Model Number Prowler XT Green U2006P2S4BUSG Prowler XT Cat Green U2006P2S4BUSZ Prowler XT Red U2006P2S4BUSR
Which products are included?
The Prowler XT was produced in three colors: Green, Cat Green, and Red. The vehicles have the words Arctic Cat on each side of the cargo box, 650 H1 on each side of the front hood, and the name Prowler XT centered on the front of the hood. The recalled units fall within the vehicle identification range (VIN) of 4UF06MPV06T300001 through 4UF06MPV86T300781. Consumers only need to look at the final six digits of the VIN to determine if their vehicle is included in this recall. Model Number of Affected Models Model Model Number Prowler XT Green U2006P2S4BUSG Prowler XT Cat Green U2006P2S4BUSZ Prowler XT Red U2006P2S4BUSR
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The brakes on these vehicles can fail.
Incidents and injuries
Arctic Cat has received notice of one incident of a brake pad dislodging from the rear caliper, and one incident of foot brake lever flexing. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately. If consumers are unsure if their Prowler XT is affected, they should contact Arctic Cat Consumers with the vehicle identification number (VIN) of the Prowler XT available. The vehicle identification number is located on the rear upper frame tube of the vehicle near the rear of the cargo box, and on the registration materials the consumer received at time of purchase. Consumers with a recalled Prowler XT should contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule the free repair. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Arctic Cat
- Manufacturer
- Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 05-603
- Units
- About 700
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- These vehicles were sold worldwide through Arctic Cat dealerships, from July 2005 through September 2005, for between $9,000 and $9,500.
Arctic Cat Prowler XT Off-Highway Utility Vehicle
CPSC product type: Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
Recall contact information
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
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
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