CPSC recall 08-588, announced June 24, 2008, covers Model Year 2008 Arctic Cat 50cc and 90cc All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) (about 6,000 units). The speed controller on the recalled ATVs could fail to return to the idle position when the throttle lever is released, or the speed controller could fail to be at idle on start up. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers with the recalled ATVs should stop using them immediately and contact their local dealer to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 279-6851, or go to www.arcticccat.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
50CC90CCA2008KSA2BUSDA2008KSA2BUSEA2008KSA2BUST90-CALIFORNIA-BLACK/REDA2008KSB2BCAD90-CALIFORNIA-BLACK/LIMEA2008KSB2BCAE90-CALIFORNIA-PINKA2008KSB2BCATA2008KSB2BUSDA2008KSB2BUSEA2008KSB2BUSTA2008KUA2BUSGA2008KUA2BUSRA2008KUA2BUSTA2008KUB2BCAGA2008KUB2BCARA2008KUB2BCATA2008KUB2BUSGA2008KUB2BUSRA2008KUB2BUSTThe recall includes 2008 model 50cc and 90cc Youth Model ATVs of the following models: MODEL MODEL NUMBER 2008 DVX 50 Black/Red A2008KSA2BUSD 2008 DVX 50 Black/Lime A2008KSA2BUSE 2008 DVX 50 Pink A2008KSA2BUST 2008 DVX 90-California-Black/Red A2008KSB2BCAD 2008 DVX 90-California-Black/Lime A2008KSB2BCAE 2008 DVX 90-California-Pink A2008KSB2BCAT 2008 DVX 90 Black/Red A2008KSB2BUSD 2008 DVX 90 Black/Lime A2008KSB2BUSE 2008 DVX 90 Pink A2008KSB2BUST 2008 50 2X4 Auto Green A2008KUA2BUSG 2008 50 2X4 Auto Red A2008KUA2BUSR 2008 50 2X4 Auto Pink A2008KUA2BUST 2008 90 2X4 Auto-California-Green A2008KUB2BCAG 2008 90 2X4 Auto-California-Red A2008KUB2BCAR 2008 90 2X4 Auto-California-Pink A2008KUB2BCAT 2008 90 2X4 Auto Green A2008KUB2BUSG 2008 90 2X4 Auto Red A2008KUB2BUSR 2008 90 2X4 Auto Pink A2008KUB2BUST
Why it was recalled
The speed controller on the recalled ATVs could fail to return to the idle position when the throttle lever is released, or the speed controller could fail to be at idle on start up. This could result in loss of vehicle control, which could result in serious injury or death to the rider.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers with the recalled ATVs should stop using them immediately and contact their local dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Arctic Cat
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 08-588
- Units
- About 6,000
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from July 2007 through June 2008 for between $1,800 and $2,400.
- Distributor
- Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Model Year 2008 Arctic Cat 50cc and 90cc All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
CPSC product type: All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact 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.arcticccat.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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