# Arctic Cat Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2006-09-19 · 06580 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 06580
- **Date:** 2006-09-19
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Arctic Cat Snowmobiles

## 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.

## 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

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Arctic-Cat-Inc-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Loss-of-Steering-Control-Hazard)
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