Arctic Cat Recalls Side-by-Side Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-08-23 · 16768
Hazards
The throttle cable can stick and prevent the throttle mechanism from returning to an idle position upon release of the throttle and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard and risk of injury.
Recall
Number
16768
Date
2016-08-23
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Side-by-side utility vehicles
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Retailer(s)
Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from April 2015 through July 2016 for between $14,500 and $16,000.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves all model year 2016 Arctic Cat 700 HDX models and model year 2017 Arctic Cat 700 HDX CREW models within the vehicle identification number range of 300001 through 301280. The recalled utility vehicles have four wheels with side-by-side seating for three or six people. They were sold in a variety of colors including green, black, fire red, true timber camo and other colors. "Arctic Cat" is printed on the sides, front and rear of the utility vehicles. "HDX" is printed on the sides of the front fenders. The vehicle identification number on the 700 HDX CREW models is stamped into the upper frame tube under the rear of the cargo box.