CPSC recall 23-739, announced March 23, 2023, covers Textron Specialized Vehicles Arctic Cat Alterra 600 and Tracker 600 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) (about 3,800 units). The ATV's A-arm can separate from the frame and cause loss of steering control, posing crash and injury hazards. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles to arrange for a free inspection and free repair. Recall contact: call 888-525-6040, go to arcticcat.txtsv.com/owners/recalls, or email jcook03@textron.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.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: NT200101, NT202064, PT200101, PT200679, NT201929, PT200697.
Which products are included?
This recall involves model years 2022 and 2023 Arctic Cat Alterra 600 and model years 2022 and 2023 Tracker 600 ATVs. The Arctic Cat Alterra 600 ATVs were sold in various colors, including green, gray and fossil (tan). The Tracker 600 vehicles were sold in various colors, including red, white, camo and gray. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the front right-hand frame tube beside the right-hand shock. The VIN number ranges for recalled Arctic Cat Alterra 600 and Tracker 600 include thefollowing: MY Model VIN Start VIN End 2022 Arctic Cat Alterra 600 NT200101 NT202064 2023 Arctic Cat Alterra 600 PT200101 PT200679 2022 Tracker 600 NT200101 NT201929 2023 Tracker 600 PT200101 PT200697
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The ATV's A-arm can separate from the frame and cause loss of steering control, posing crash and injury hazards.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles to arrange for a free inspection and free repair. Textron Specialized will instruct dealers to inspect the main frame A-arm mount brackets for cracks before adding the support bracket. The main frame weldment will be replaced, free of cost, along with the addition of the strengthening brackets, if the main frame A-arm mount bracket is cracking. Textron Specialized Vehicles is contacting all purchasers directly.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 23-739
- Units
- About 3,800 (In addition, about 1,200 were sold in Canada) (Arctic Cat and Tracker ATVs have been previously recalled in July 2022)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- The Arctic Cat Alterra was sold at Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from May 2021 through January 2023 for between $9,200 and $11,600. The Tracker 600 was sold at Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's and Tracker dealers nationwide from May 2021 through January 2023 for between $7,700 to $9,900.
Recall contact information
Textron Specialized Vehicles toll-free at 888-525-6040 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at jcook03@textron.com or online at https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/owners/recalls or https://www.trackeroffroad.com/recalls.html , or at https://arcticcat.txtsv.com or https://www.trackeroffroad.com click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page.
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