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Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #24317
Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia · 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobiles
Product Description
This recall involves 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobiles, sold in various colors. The model name is depicted as an "M" in the shape of a mountain and is printed on the side panels of the snowmobiles. The 10th digit of the VIN is "R". The VIN number is stamped on the tunnel section or the decal on the top/rear of the tunnel.
Hazard
The pin on the u-joint of the steering knuckle was not swagged correctly, which can allow the pin to come out of the u-joint and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobile, and contact their local authorized Arctic Cat dealer for a free inspection of the steering column u-joint and free repair, if needed. The steering post joint on the Snowmobile will be inspected. If the pin is properly swagged, there is no repair needed. If the steering post joint pin was not properly swagged, the entire steering post assembly will be replaced.
Repair
Reported Injuries
The firm has received six reports of cross pins that have become loose or have fallen out. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia has voluntarily recalled about 600 of 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobiles as a preventive safety measure. The recall was announced by the CPSC on July 25, 2024. The pin on the u-joint of the steering knuckle was not swagged correctly, which can allow the pin to come out of the u-joint and. While no injuries have been reported, the identified hazard warrants consumer attention. Affected consumers should schedule a free repair. The CPSC recommends discontinuing use of the product until the remedy has been completed.
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