CPSC recall 16-768, announced August 23, 2016, covers Arctic Cat Side-by-side utility vehicles (about 4,500 units). 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. The notice cites 14 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled side-by-sides and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call 800-279-6851, or go to www.arcticcat.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves all model year 2016 Arctic Cat 700 HDX models and model year 2017 Arctic Cat 700 HDX CREW models within the vehicle identification number range of 300001 through 301280. The recalled utility vehicles have four wheels with side-by-side seating for three or six people. They were sold in a variety of colors including green, black, fire red, true timber camo and other colors. "Arctic Cat" is printed on the sides, front and rear of the utility vehicles. "HDX" is printed on the sides of the front fenders. The vehicle identification number on the 700 HDX CREW models is stamped into the upper frame tube under the rear of the cargo box.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Arctic Cat has received 14 reports of the throttle cable malfunctioning, including one report of a wrist injury.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Arctic Cat
- Manufacturer
- Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 16-768
- Units
- About 4,500
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from April 2015 through July 2016 for between $14,500 and $16,000.
Side-by-side utility vehicles
CPSC product type: Utility Vehicles
Recall contact information
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.
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