The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·02232·Announced 2002-08-20

Arctic Cat Recalls 2002 ATVs Due to Front Suspension Failure Risk

Arctic Cat is recalling approximately 45,000 2002 ATVs because front suspension ball joints can fail, causing loss of control and potential overturning.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (front suspension failure) that has resulted in reported injuries, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Arctic Cat Inc. is recalling approximately 45,000 2002 model all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) due to a defect in the front suspension. The ball joints on the front suspension of these ATVs can fail, resulting in a loss of control. This failure can cause the ATV to overturn, posing a risk of serious injury or death to riders.

The recalled ATVs are either red or green and feature the brand name "Arctic Cat" on both sides of the vehicle. The recall includes the following model names: 250, 300, 300 Massey Ferguson, 375, 400, 400i, 500, TBX 500, and 500i. The model name is located on the front of the ATVs, just below the speedometer. These vehicles were sold at Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from June 2001 through June 12, 2002, for between $4,000 and $6,500.

Arctic Cat has received 73 reports of broken front suspensions, 10 of which resulted in injuries to riders, including a shoulder rotator cuff injury, and bumps and bruises. Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Registered owners have been notified by mail. To determine if an ATV is part of this recall, consumers should call Arctic Cat toll-free at (800) 279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website. Consumers with a recalled ATV should contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule the free repair.

The recalled product

Product
Arctic Cat ATVs with the following model names: 250, 300, 300 Massey Ferguson, 375, 400, 400i, 500, TBX 500 and 500i
Manufacturer
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Category
Vehicle — All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
Hazard
Affected units
45,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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