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Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Arctic Cat Model Year 2024 Catalyst Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #24228
Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Arctic Cat Model Year 2024 Catalyst Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia · Arctic Cat Model Year 2024 Catalyst 600 snowmobiles
Product Description
This recall involves Arctic Cat model year 2024 Catalyst 600 snowmobiles with model names ZR, Riot, and Mountain, sold in various colors. The model names are printed on the side panels of the snowmobiles. The 10th letter of the VIN will be an "R". The VIN number is stamped on the tunnel section or the decal on the top/rear of the tunnel.
Hazard
The steering caps, which are used to hold the handlebar in place, can crack and cause the handlebars to become unstable, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Arctic Cat 2024 Catalyst 600 snowmobiles, and contact the local authorized Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair of the steering caps.
Repair
Reported Injuries
The firm has received 95 reports of incidents from dealers during initial snowmobile setups of steering caps cracking while being torqued. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
The CPSC announced a voluntary recall of Arctic Cat Model Year 2024 Catalyst 600 snowmobiles on May 9, 2024. The steering caps, which are used to hold the handlebar in place, can crack and cause the handlebars to become unstable, posing a crash hazard. This recall covers about 2,670 (in addition, about 891 were sold in canada) and was initiated by Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia as a preventive measure. No injuries have been reported to date. Consumers should stop using the product and schedule a free repair. The recall demonstrates proactive safety compliance by the manufacturer. Consumers can verify whether their product is affected by checking model numbers against the CPSC listing.
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