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CPSCRecalled Sep 19, 2006 · #06580

Arctic Cat Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control Hazard

Hazard

The steering shaft used on certain 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 Arctic Cat snowmobiles can fail at the steering shaft/steering arm attachment. This could cause a loss of steering control of the vehicle, and result in injury or death.

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Description

The recalled steering shafts were installed on the following models: All 2002 440 Sno Pro Models All 2003 Firecat 500/600/700, Firecat 700 Sno Pro, and 440 Sno Pro Models All 2004 Firecat 500/600/700 (STD and Sno Pro), and Sabercat 500/600/700 Models All 2005 Firecat 500/600/700 (STD and Sno Pro), M5,M6,M7, and Sabercat 500/600/700 Models All 2006 Crossfire 600/700, Firecat 500/600/700, Firecat 700 Sno Pro, Sabercat 500/600/700, and all M-Series

Product details

Product
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
Type
Snowmobiles
Manufacturer
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Model numbers
2003, 2004, 2005, M5, M6, M7, 2006
UPCs
Sold at
Arctic Cat dealerships worldwide from May 2001 through April 2006 for between $6,500 and $9,000.
Made in
United States

What you should do

Consumers should stop using the recalled snowmobiles immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. If consumers are unsure if their snowmobile is affected, they should call Arctic Cat. Consumers should have available the model name and model number of the snowmobile when they call. The model name and model number are displayed on the registration materials you received when you purchased your snowmobile, and on your operator's manual. Consumers with a recalled snowmobile should contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule the free repair.

View the official CPSC notice