Arctic Cat Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-09-19 · 06580
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
06580
Date
2006-09-19
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Retailer(s)
Arctic Cat dealerships worldwide from May 2001 through April 2006 for between $6,500 and $9,000.
Country of manufacture
United States
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