Arctic Cat Recalls 2018 Stampede and Rustler Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

Plain-English summary

Arctic Cat Inc. is recalling about 700 model year 2018 Stampede and Rustler off-highway utility vehicles (ROVs) in the United States. An additional 70 units were sold in Canada. The recalled vehicles are side-by-side models with four wheels and seating for two or four people. The recall covers vehicles with VIN numbers 9003240 through 9004062, which were sold by Textron Off Road and Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from September 2017 through December 2018 for between $13,800 and $16,000.

The recall is being issued because the lower front suspension arm can fail, which poses a crash hazard. The manufacturer has received four reports of front suspension arm failures. No injuries or crashes have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles (TSV)/Arctic Cat to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting all known purchasers directly. Consumers can contact Arctic Cat at 800-279-6851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.textronoffroad.com and click on Recall Information located at the bottom of the page.

The recalled product

Product

Stampede and Rustler off-highway utility vehicles (ROVs)

Manufacturer

Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Ga

Category

Vehicle — Off-Highway Utility Vehicle

Hazard

• crash
• structural-failure

Affected units

700

Distribution

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