CPSC recall 24-228, announced May 9, 2024, covers Textron Specialized Vehicles Arctic Cat Model Year 2024 Catalyst 600 snowmobiles (about 2,670 units). The steering caps, which are used to hold the handlebar in place, can crack and cause the handlebars to become unstable, posing a crash hazard. The notice cites 95 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Arctic Cat 2024 Catalyst 600 snowmobiles, and contact the local authorized Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair of the steering caps. Recall contact: call 800-279-2281, go to arcticcat.txtsv.com/owners/recalls, or email arcticcatwarranty@textron.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Arctic Cat model year 2024 Catalyst 600 snowmobiles with model names ZR, Riot, and Mountain, sold in various colors. The model names are printed on the side panels of the snowmobiles. The 10th letter of the VIN will be an "R". The VIN number is stamped on the tunnel section or the decal on the top/rear of the tunnel.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The steering caps, which are used to hold the handlebar in place, can crack and cause the handlebars to become unstable, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 95 reports of incidents from dealers during initial snowmobile setups of steering caps cracking while being torqued. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Arctic Cat 2024 Catalyst 600 snowmobiles, and contact the local authorized Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair of the steering caps.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 24-228
- Units
- About 2,670 (In addition, about 891 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Arctic Cat Dealers nationwide from September 2023 through April 2024 for between $13,800 and $16,100.
Recall contact information
Textron Specialized Vehicles at 800-279-2281 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, email at arcticcatwarranty@textron.com, or online at https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/owners/recalls or https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/ and select "Recall" for more information.
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