CPSC recall 19-727, announced March 5, 2019, covers Arctic Cat Stampede and Rustler off-highway utility vehicles (ROVs) (about 700 units). The lower front suspension arm can fail, posing a crash hazard. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact TSV/Arctic Cat to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call 800-279-6851, or go to www.textronoffroad.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves all model year 2018 Stampede and Rustler model side by side Arctic Cat off-highway vehicles with VIN number 9003240 through 9004062. The recalled vehicles were sold in multiple colors, have four wheels and side-by-side seating for two or four people. The Stampede models have Textron Off Road on each side of the hood area and Stampede on each side of the box. The Rustler models have Rustler 850 on each side of the hood area and 4X4 on each side of the box. The Vin number is located under the front hood on all models.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The lower front suspension arm can fail, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received four reports of front suspension arm failures. No injuries or crashes have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact TSV/Arctic Cat to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting all known purchasers directly. If you need assistance locating an authorized dealer to conduct this repair, contact Arctic Cat.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Arctic Cat
- Manufacturer
- Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Ga
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 19-727
- Units
- About 700 (In addition, about 70 were sold in Canada.)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Textron Off Road and Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from September 2017 through December 2018 for between $13,800 and $16,000.
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.textronoffroad.com and click on Recall Information located at the bottom of the page for more information.
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