The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·06580·Announced 2006-09-19

Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Steering Shaft Failure Hazard

Arctic Cat is recalling about 50,500 snowmobiles because a steering shaft defect can cause loss of steering control, posing a risk of injury or death.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (loss of steering control) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Arctic Cat Inc. is recalling approximately 50,500 snowmobiles manufactured in the United States. The recall involves specific 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 models, including the 440 Sno Pro, Firecat 500/600/700, Sabercat 500/600/700, Crossfire 600/700, and M-Series.

The steering shaft used on these vehicles can fail at the attachment point to the steering arm. This failure could result in a loss of steering control, which may lead to injury or death. Arctic Cat has received 42 reports of loss of steering control related to these models, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the recalled snowmobiles immediately. Registered owners have been notified by mail. To determine if a specific snowmobile is affected, consumers should contact Arctic Cat at (800) 279-6851 or visit www.arctic-cat.com. The model name and number, found on registration materials or the operator's manual, are required for verification. Affected owners should contact a local Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair.

The recalled product

Product
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
Manufacturer
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Category
Vehicle — Snowmobiles
Hazard
Affected units
50,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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